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Reports: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to visit White House

By Thomson Reuters Feb 28, 2026 | 12:23 PM

Inter Miami received an invitation to the White House to ​commemorate the team’s ‌MLS Cup championship in 2025, The Athletic reported.

The Miami Herald confirmed that the ‌Herons ​will visit ⁠the White House ⁠on Thursday, two days before they play D.C. United in Washington, D.C. ​The newspaper also reported that every ⁠player — including ⁠superstar Lionel Messi — is ​expected to attend the ​ceremony with President Donald Trump.

Inter ‌Miami captured the franchise’s first MLS Cup trophy by posting ⁠a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Dec. 6 ⁠in ‌Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Herons ⁠co-owner David Beckham ​previously ‌attended a White ​House ceremony ⁠while with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2012. The Galaxy won the title in 2011.

–Field Level ​Media