I am not saying that Messi has not been influential or not been important by any stretch of the imagination, but not only is it ridiculous

On Saturday at the White House, President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to honor 19 people for their distinguished accomplishments. One person who was absent from that ceremony was Argentina soccer legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi,

Magic Johnson and Lionel Messi are among 19 people receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, the White House announced Saturday, the morning of the awards. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.

The White House says Lionel Messi was unable to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden Saturday due to a scheduling issue.

Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be among the 19 honorees receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday at the White House.

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

Lionel Messi's decision to skip a prestigious ceremony at the White House has sparked debate across the soccer world and beyond. On Saturday, the Inter Miami captain was set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

U.S. President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to 19 prominent figures.

Lionel Messi has released a statement after he skipped a White House event. It was announced recently that the Argentine superstar was set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the President of the United States,

Sky News host Caroline Marcus discusses how US President Joe Biden is spending his final days as president. “US President Joe Biden … he is using his final days in office to cause more outrage,” Ms Marcus said.