Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi sparked plenty of criticism after he joined the Inter Miami squad for a White House visit and a meeting with United States President Donald Trump. Inter Miami won their first-ever MLS Cup on December 6, 2025, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1. Trump called it his “distinct privilege” to welcome Messi for the first time to the White House, with whom he was highly complimentary. “This guy came [to the MLS], and he won,” Trump added. A controversial visitThe timing of the visit drew heavy criticism towards the Inter Miami squad and Messi in particular.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald March 06, 2026 20:55 UTC