The celebration dedicated to the achievements of the football club "Inter Miami" took place in Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump met with the team, which included captain Lionel Messi. Trump noted the significant accomplishments of the club in the past season.
During the meeting, Messi presented the president with a unique pink football decorated with precious stones, made in the club's colors. Donald Trump thanked the Argentine forward for his contribution to the development of football culture in the U.S. and noted how difficult it is to play under the pressure of fan expectations, adding that Messi handles this burden magnificently.
In his speech, the president also recalled the great Pelé, jokingly suggesting that Messi may already be one step ahead of the Brazilian football legend. The event was attended by stars such as Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and famous baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
Let us remind you that "Inter Miami" became the champion in December, defeating the "Vancouver Whitecaps" in the final match, and Lionel Messi was awarded the title of Most Valuable Player of the league for the second consecutive time. This was the Argentine's first visit to the White House. After the official part, the team headed to prepare for their next match against "D.C. United."
