Messi sent a letter to the White House in December upon learning that he would be getting the honor to say that he wouldn't be able to attend. "Messi said he is deeply honored and it is a profound ...

Despite his absence, Messi sent a message of gratitude to President Joe Biden through a letter managed by Inter Miami. In the letter, Messi described it as a "profound honor" to be awarded this ...

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. Messi was one ...

Lionel Messi has released a statement on social media to explain why he was not present at the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday. The Inter Miami forward was ...

Lionel Messi has risked further fury after opting against attending the glamorous White House ceremony to collect his Presidential Medal of Freedom. The World Cup winner was awarded America's ...

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, with President Joe Biden holding a star-studded ceremony at the White House. Messi was among 19 award ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and international soccer star Lionel Messi are among 19 people being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom ...

Messi's representatives said in a statement distributed by Inter Miami that Messi had a prior commitment. "The White House informed FIFA, who informed the club at the end of December that Leo was ...

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. Messi was one ...