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Donald Trump's words on Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are at the White House with Donald Trump. The American president praised the talent and achievements of the World Cup champion, taking the opportunity to share some of his trademark anecdotes.Surrounded by Lionel Messi and the rest of the Inter Miami squad, Donald Trump didn’t hesitate to highlight the Argentine’s immediate impact in Major League Soccer. “This guy came here and he won. A lot of great players come here, they play well, but they don’t win. But Leo, you arrived and you won. And you had way more pressure than the others, you arrived with all that pressure and you still won.”

Symbolic gifts and praise

As a gesture of appreciation, Lionel Messi presented Donald Trump with a signed Inter Miami ball and a team jersey. The president praised Messi’s decision to join MLS despite having many other options. “Lionel Messi is the reigning World Cup MVP. You could have gone anywhere in the world, but you chose to come here. I can’t blame you—the weather here is fantastic.”