Lionel Messi receiving the Presidential of Freedom was bad — him not showing up to the ceremony was worse.

On January 4, 2025, U.S. President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to 19 prominent figures.

Messi was one of the 19 great leaders recognised with the prestigious award. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the US highest civilian honour, presented to individuals who have made exemplary ...

Lionel Messi was honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, by outgoing President Joe Biden on Saturday. However, the Argentine football ...

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a group of entertainers, former government officials, athletes and philanthropists for their contributions to public service ...

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, but he did not show up to the White House in person to receive the medal from President Biden.

Lionel Messi cited scheduling conflicts for his absence at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, where he was honored by President Joe Biden.

President Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and others, sparking controversy and praise.

Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, by President Joe Biden on Saturday but did not attend the ceremony at the White House.