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

With Lionel Messi at the helm, the Inter Miami squad was received by Donald Trump at the White House after their victory in the MLS. The meeting took place in the East Room and was part of the American tradition of honoring the 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 the footballer’s hand.

Javier Mascherano himself and Rodrigo De Paul, a member of the squad and Messi’s teammate on the Argentina National Team, also took part in the recognition.

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 said, before joking about Cristiano Ronaldo, which drew laughter from the players.

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

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