Messi's acceptance speech highlighted his gratitude for the opportunity to play in MLS and his appreciation for the fans and his teammates. "It's an honor to receive this award from you.

Messi was one of 19 recipients of the award, alongside NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. According to USA Today, Messi’s management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ...

With more than 40 trophies, a World Cup title with Argentina, and four Champions League titles, Messi has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. However, this award ...

After Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was among the 19 individuals who received the Medal of Freedom last Saturday from U.S. President Joe Biden, former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas criticized the ...

It was also reported that nobody attended to accept the award on his behalf, and the announcer even skipped over Messi's name when reading out the 2025 recipients of the medal. On Friday ...

Messi did not appear at the ceremony on Saturday, where he had been expected to receive the award alongside Hilary Clinton, Magic Johnson, Bono and Denzel Washington at the White House.

Messi was one of 19 recipients of the award, alongside NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. According to USA Today, Messi's management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ...

The President started the speech by giving an update on the investigation into the New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist incidents. Andrew Leyden/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa ...

Lionel Messi has released a statement on social media ... The 37-year-old is the first men's professional soccer player to receive this award and was commended for his work away from the pitch ...

US President, Joe Biden, will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom ... Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox, and fashion designer Ralph Lauren.