Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

"I shouldn't say this because I'm old, but I watched Pele play," Trump said. "I don't know, you (Messi) may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good." The post Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Trump honours Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Messi was at the forefront as Miami players, coach Javier Mascherano and team co-owner Jorge Mas flanked Mr. Trump, who opened proceedings with comments on military action in the West Asia.

Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship."It's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before: Welcome to the White House, Lionel," Trump said, an oblique reference to the fact Messi did not attend the ceremony when Biden awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in January 2025.