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 to receive the medal from President Biden. Messi was one ...

Messi sent a letter to the White House in December upon learning that he would be getting the honor to say that he wouldn't be able to attend. "Messi said he is deeply honored and it is a profound ...

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

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 ...

Lionel Messi has risked further fury after opting against attending the glamorous White House ceremony to collect his Presidential Medal of Freedom. The World Cup winner was awarded America's ...

Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment and will not be able to attend the ceremony at the White House on January 4. However, I want you to know that I sincerely value this gesture,” Messi wrote in a ...

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 ...

Messi's representatives said in a statement distributed by Inter Miami that Messi had a prior commitment. "The White House informed FIFA, who informed the club at the end of December that Leo was ...

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 to receive the medal from President Biden. Messi was one ...