Soccer legend Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, but he did not show up to the White House in person ... named FIFA's world's best player.

Former Barcelona star and current Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi is the most decorated ... Goodwill Ambassador," the White House said. Bill Nye, best known for his role in his namesake ...

Lionel Messi has released a statement on social media to explain why he was not present at the White House to receive the ... and made it into the league's best XI. However, his side were ...

Messi was one ... a White House spokesperson announced as Biden held the medal. It was an embarrassing scene when there was silence that followed the statement. Lionel Messi wasn't interested.

FILE - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi ... the White House wrote in a statement. Messi, 37, has rewritten soccer’s record books with eight Ballon d’Or awards, eight FIFA Best Player honors ...

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, with President Joe Biden holding a star-studded ceremony at the White House. Messi was among 19 award ...

Soccer star Lionel Messi was unable to accept ... the highest civilian honor in the United States. Messi sent a letter to the White House to inform officials he would be unable to attend after ...