Inter Miami celebrates the first Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup championship in club history with a visit to the White House, The athletic oneAnd Miami Herald reported on Friday.
The Herald quoted a source as indicating that “everyone” from the club would be there to meet President Donald Trump, meaning Lionel Messi is expected to attend.
The visit is scheduled two days before Inter Miami plays DC United in Washington.
Many MLS Cup champions have been honored at White House ceremonies, including the Columbus Crew in September 2024, after winning the title the previous season.
The 2024 MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy didn’t go to the White House last year, but the Galaxy were celebrated there following their title runs in 2011, 2012 and 2014.
Among the players who met President Barack Obama to celebrate the 2011 championship was then-Galaxy star David Beckham, now co-owner of Inter Miami.
Messi has never been to the White House, despite being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in January 2025. The Argentine superstar missed the ceremony due to scheduling issues.
Trump has worked closely with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the run-up to this summer’s World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Inter Miami started out as an MLS expansion team in 2020 and endured three tough seasons until Messi’s arrival in 2023 mnh4.
The World Cup-winning forward propelled the Herons to the Leagues Cup title in 2023 and the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2024 before the team captured the MLS Cup with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps last December.
Published on February 28, 2026
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