Lionel Messi, the star forward for MLS side Inter Miami and Argentina's men's national team, was among the 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Sunday — which is ridiculous.

Lionel Messi, one of the most iconic football players of all time and the Argentine World Cup champion, was notably absent from the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony. Despite being one of the ...

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.

US President Joe Biden (right) presents Alex Soros, son of award recipient George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Follow topic: United States Published Jan 05, 2025 ...

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 has addressed his absence from the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, citing scheduling conflicts as the reason he couldn’t attend. The soccer legend, who was among 19 honorees ...

Joe Biden honours Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom Due to scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Lionel Messi could not be present in person at the White ...

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.