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Messi Sparks Controversy, "Snubs" Biden In Presidential Award Event | First Sports With Rupha Ramani Lionel Messi became the first male footballer to be awarded the Presidential Award of Freedom - the ...

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When Lionel Messi decided not to attend a ceremony at the White House this week, he joined another sporting GOAT in declining an invitation to the United States' political centre. Messi was one of ...

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 ...

In a statement revealing the recipients of the award in 2025, the White House said: "Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. "He supports healthcare and ...

However, the Argentine football legend was notably absent from the ceremony at the White House. Messi is the first Argentine and the first male soccer player to receive this prestigious award.

He appreciated the gesture and noted that he hopes to have the opportunity to meet in the near future," the statement added. On Messi being awarded the prestigious medal, the White House said, "the ...