Lionel Messi Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom

     Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi received the Presidental Medal of Freedom from United States President Joe Biden on Saturday. It is the highest honor for a citizen to be received in the United States. Messi did not attend the ceremony held at The White House in Washington D.C. due to a scheduling conflict. 

     Messi is considered one of the greatest players in the world to ever to play the game of soccer. He played for his national team in Argentina and captured the World Cup in 2022. 

     He has won the Ballon D'or a record eight times for the being the best player of the year. Messi signed with Inter Miami CF in July 2023 and began to play in Major League Soccer. The Herons captured the Leagues Cup in 2023 and received the MLS Supporters' Shield for the best record during the 2024 regular season.