The President of the United States, Donald Trump, welcomed Argentine star Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami CF squad to the White House in a special ceremony celebrating the team’s 2025 Major League Soccer title.
The event took place in the East Room of the White House, where the president congratulated the club for its historic season. During the ceremony, Messi presented a symbolic pink Inter Miami ball as a gift to the president, while Trump highlighted the Argentine’s impact on soccer in the United States.
“You arrived and won, which is something very difficult to do,” Trump said while praising the team’s captain, who played a key role in helping Inter Miami secure its first league championship.
Several club figures and international soccer personalities were also present at the ceremony, turning the event into a unique moment that blended sports, politics, and recognition for one of the most talked-about teams in the world.
Why was Inter Miami invited to the White House?
Because the club won the 2025 MLS Cup, its first league championship, with Messi playing a leading role in the team’s success.
