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Trump honors Lionel Messi and MLS Cup champion Inter Miami teammates

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Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi presents US President Donald Trump with a ball trophy during an event honoring Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 5, 2026. [Andrew Cabellero-Reynolds, AFP]

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.

Messi was at the forefront as Miami players, coach Javier Mascherano, and team co-owner Jorge Mas flanked Trump, who opened proceedings with comments on military action in the Middle East.

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