A ceremonial meeting took place in Washington dedicated to "Inter Miami," which became the champion of MLS in 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the team, led by captain Lionel Messi, and noted their outstanding achievements in the past season.
During the meeting, Messi presented Trump with a commemorative gift — a pink soccer ball decorated with precious stones, made in the club's colors. Trump expressed his gratitude to the Argentine footballer for his contribution to the development of soccer in the U.S., emphasizing that players of such caliber always bear immense responsibility, as fans expect nothing less than victories from them. According to the president, Messi excels at this task.
In his speech, Trump also mentioned the legendary Pelé and jokingly remarked that perhaps Messi has already surpassed the Brazilian. The event was attended by football stars such as Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, as well as MLS Commissioner Don Garber and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez.
It is worth noting that "Inter Miami" won the title in December, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final, and Lionel Messi was named the league's most valuable player for the second consecutive year. This visit marked the Argentine superstar's first time at the White House. After the official part of the event, the team headed off to prepare for their next match against "D.C. United."
