Messi at White House: Inter Miami welcomed by Trump after MLS win | OneFootball

With Lionel Messi at the helm, the Inter Miami team was received by Donald Trump at the White House following their victory in the MLS. The meeting took place in the East Room and was part of the American tradition of honoring champions of the major sports leagues.

The visit marked the first meeting between Messi and the President of the United States. During the ceremony, Trump greeted the Argentine captain and highlighted the achievement of the team led by Javier Mascherano. "Great job," said the president as he shook hands with the footballer.

The recognition also included Mascherano himself and Rodrigo De Paul, a member of the team and Messi's teammate in the Argentine National Team.

During his speech, Trump shared an anecdote related to his son Barron and the Argentine captain. "My son told me: 'Dad, do you know who will be here today? Messi.' He's a big fan of yours," the president commented before joking about Cristiano Ronaldo, which elicited laughter from the players.

Inter Miami won the MLS in 2025, the first league title in the club's history. After the official visit, the team will continue their schedule on Saturday against DC United for the third round of the regular season.

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