Messi, alongside Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas and several members of the club, visited the White House as part of celebrations for their successful MLS season. During the ceremony, the Argentine captain and Mas presented Trump with an Inter Miami jersey bearing his name, along with a glittering pink soccer ball trophy. The moment also sparked a light-hearted discussion about one of football’s most famous comparison, Messi versus Pelé. The US president then turned to Messi while addressing the crowd, playfully raising the debate over who was the greater player. Him [Messi] or Pele?

Source: GhanaWeb March 06, 2026 12:36 UTC