Lionel Messi and Inter Miami set for White House visit in March to celebrate their 2025 MLS Cup championship victory.
MIAMI: Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to celebrate the club’s 2025 MLS Cup victory.
The Miami Herald reported the visit, citing an unnamed club source who said “everyone” on the team will attend the ceremony with US President Donald Trump.
The event is scheduled for two days before Inter Miami plays DC United in the US capital on March 7.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, 38, is expected to be part of the delegation.
Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former president Joe Biden in January 2025 but did not attend that White House ceremony.
President Trump’s engagement with soccer has increased notably in recent months.
He has held multiple meetings with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and hosted a high-profile visit by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Trump also participated in the trophy presentation at last year’s Club World Cup in the United States.
He was on stage at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, where Infantino awarded him the inaugural FIFA peace prize.
Inter Miami concluded a series of international friendlies on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico.
The team lost its MLS season-opener to Los Angeles FC last weekend and next faces Orlando City on Sunday.
