Lionel Messi: Criticism for Meeting with Trump

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami received an honorary invitation to the White House after winning the MLS. Donald Trump expressed his admiration for the Argentine superstar, comparing him to Pele and acknowledging his contribution to the rise of football in the United States.

Trump thanked Messi for choosing to continue his career in the USA, emphasizing the positive impact he has on the sport's popularity.

However, the meeting sparked criticism of Messi, although the source or nature of the criticism is not specified.