Donald Trump invites Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami team to the White House after winning the MLS title

Leo Messi was received at the White House by President Donald Trump after his team, Inter Miami, won the Major League Soccer championship. Trump made jokes about the rivalry between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, mentioning that his son is a big fan of the Argentine.

The president stated that Messi could be considered better than Pele, eliciting amusement from the audience. Trump also joked about the players' physical appearance, saying that he doesn't like "pretty boys." This meeting took place in the context of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Trump wanting to turn this event into a showcase of the "golden age of America."