Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.

One of the most famous athletes in the world visited the White House on Thursday, March 5, which came as news to President Donald Trump. “My son said, ‘Dad, do you know who’s going to be there today?’” Trump,

Donald Trump spoke about his son Barron while welcoming soccer star Lionel Messi during a White House event honoring Inter Miami CF. During his remarks, the president shared details of a conversation with his son about the footballer’s appearance at the ceremony.

Inter Miami and captain Lionel Messi attended a White House reception on Thursday to celebrate winning MLS Cup for the first time in club history.

Trump praised Lionel Messi at the White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami CF's MLS Cup victory, calling the soccer legend remarkable for winning despite immense pressure.

Lionel Messi stood and smiled as President Donald Trump praised him and his Inter Miami teammates during their White House visit.

U.S. president Donald Trump has many big tasks to handle in 2026, but he made time this week to meet with soccer legend Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champions. Recently, Trump has invited many athletes to the

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami for winning last year's MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps in December for the Major League Soccer title,

Lionel Messi's visit to the White House during Inter Miami's MLS Cup celebration raises questions about his political engagement, marking a potential shift in his historically apolitical stance.

Lionel Messi will accompany Inter Miami to the White House, as they will be the first MLS champ to visit Trump in the White House.