Rare Moment as Donald Trump Praises Lionel Messi to the Hilt

United States President Donald Trump praised football star Lionel Messi as he hosted Inter Miami at the White House on Thursday, 5 March 2026 local time, after the club won the Major League Soccer championship for the 2025 season. Citing Fox News on Friday, 6 March 2026, in his remarks, Trump said he has seen many great athletes from various countries come to the United States, but not all of them are able to lead their teams to victory. According to him, Messi is one of the rare players who can meet such high expectations.