Inter Miami Celebrates MLS Cup Win with Trump at White House

By Karen Curtis
President Trump Welcomes Major League Soccer Champion Inter Miami To White House

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: U.S. President Donald Trump (C) talks to Lionel Messi as he receives gifts from Inter Miami CF CEO and Managing Owner Jorge Mas (R) following an event celebrating the 2025 MLS Cup Champions Inter Miami CF in the East Room of the White House on March 05, 2026 in Washington, DC. Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to win their first MLS Cup championship. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images News / Getty Images

(Washington D.C.) - Soccer star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visited the White House Thursday to celebrate the team's MLS crown with President Trump.

"Today, we're thrilled to host the 2025 MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami,” President Donald Trump said in his introduction. “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, Lionel Messi!"

The President touted Messi's accolades including winning the Golden Boot and becoming the first player to be named league MVP twice in a row.

Joining Messi at the White House were Luis Suarez, Tadeo Allende and Rodrigo De Paul. De Paul was singled out by Trump for (being handsome) and scoring a goal in the MLS Cup.

The President received a bedazzled pink soccer ball and #47 jersey from the team.

Inter Miami is on the road taking on DC United Saturday night.

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