Summary
President Donald Trump is hosting Inter Miami, the 2025 MLS champions, and Lionel Messi at the White House. Messi recently signed a long-term contract with the team and has been named league MVP two years in a row. This event highlights Messi's significant impact on American soccer.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump is hosting the event with Inter Miami and Lionel Messi at the White House.
- Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup.
- Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami until 2028.
- Messi was the MLS MVP in 2024 and 2025.
- He is the second player to win the MVP award twice and the first to win it back-to-back.
- Messi started his professional career with Barcelona at age 17.
- He is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
- Messi led Argentina to a World Cup victory in 2022.
