President Trump hosts Messi and Inter Miami at White House

Let's get to the reason that we're here , and it's a beautiful reason because we're honoring truly talented people . Today, we're thrilled to host the 2025 MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami . Great job . And it's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before . Welcome to the White House. Leonel Massie . Lionel Massie is My son said, "Dad, do you know who's going to be there today?" I said, "No, I got a lot of things going on." He said, "Messie," I said, "Really?" He's a big fan. He's a . He's a big fan of yours . He thinks you're just a great person, and I think you got to . So, uh, he's a big soccer fan, but he's a tremendous fan of yours . And a gentleman named Ronaldo. . We have, uh, Cristiano is great. You're great . boy, some some big champions, some great great athletes in that sport and people that really they really love they really love what they're doing and they're doing it well and it's an honor for us and everybody at the White Hous e to be honoring you today . As Mr. V says, USA 250 on the front which we have on our jersey and this is um Trump 47 and Leon Messi's number 10's the bestselling jersey in the world . all which we made which hopefully will have a rightful place in the whole office in dedication of you dedicated for our for our championship. That's for you, Mr. President . Thank you very much. Thank you . And then most importantly, this is this intermiami pink tutor watch . It's etched on the back with your name, you know , tribute to you and special because time is a precious element