PHOTOS: ‘Messi May Be Better Than Pele’ — Trump Hosts Inter Miami At White House
United States President Donald Trump hosted Lionel Messi and members of Inter Miami at the White House on Thursday in recognition of the club’s Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup triumph last December.
The visit brought several Inter Miami players to Washington, where they were welcomed as part of celebrations marking the team’s historic success in the American top-flight league.
During the reception, Trump praised Argentine football legend Lionel Messi for his outstanding contributions to the sport and his impact since joining Inter Miami. The US president also stirred conversation when he remarked that Messi “may be better than Pele,” referencing the long-standing debate among football fans over the greatest player in history.
Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, played a key role in Inter Miami’s impressive run that led to the MLS Cup victory in December. His arrival at the club significantly boosted the team’s profile and performance in the league.
Photos from the event showed the players posing with President Trump at the White House, with team members appearing relaxed as they marked the club’s achievement.
The White House visit follows a tradition where championship-winning teams from major American sports leagues are invited to meet the US president to celebrate their success.
Inter Miami’s MLS Cup triumph marked a major milestone for the club and added another chapter to Messi’s decorated football career.
