Inter Miami to visit the White House as MLS champions | OneFootball

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will make a special stop during their visit to the United States capital. Before the March 7 match against DC United: a visit to the White House, something traditional among champions in American sports.

According to the Miami Herald, the entire Inter Miami squad will be present, including the Argentine star and world champion Lionel Messi.

The White House has not yet released details about the delegation traveling to Washington or who will participate in the event. Initially, it was scheduled for Thursday, March 5, according to a report from The Athletic.

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Messi, 38, has kept his distance from events with political overtones. The Argentine did not attend the ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom presented by the now former President Joe Biden in January 2025.

It was precisely Biden who last received a Major League Soccer (MLS) team when the Columbus Crew accepted the Democrat's invitation in 2024.

Trump's Influence

President Donald Trump has shown himself to be closer to soccer in recent months. He held several meetings with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and hosted the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House.

Trump also participated in the trophy presentation to the champion of the Club World Cup held in the United States last year.

Inter Miami concluded its third international pre-season tour on Thursday in Puerto Rico, with a 2-1 victory over Independiente del Valle. They will now face Orlando City this Sunday in the Sunshine Classic, for the second round of the MLS.

The Florida team debuted in the league last Saturday with a 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC, featuring South Korean Son Heung-min.

*With content from AFP.

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