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,

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on Saturday at the White House.

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

Lionel Messi was expected to be at the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but the Argentine did not show up. Lionel Messi, the legendary captain of Inter Miami and the Argentina national team,

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.

Messi’s management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ahead of time that he would not be able to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts.

U.S. president Joe Biden celebrated Argentina and Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi as "the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer."

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

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.

After a season where Lionel Messi collected a Supporters' Shield, set the record for most points in a season with Inter Miami and also won the MLS MVP award, his list of accolades is about to grow. President Joe Biden will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lionel Messi along with 18 others,

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House. President Joe Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous ...