President USA Joe Biden will present to the Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest reward USA for civilians, which is awarded by decision of the president of the country.
In total, 19 people will be rewarded. In its Saturday statement announcing the award to the Argentine forward, the White House said the following:
He supports health and education programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Foundation and is a Goodwill Ambassador. UNICEF.
Messi plays in MLS from summer 2023.