Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi’s trip to the White House with his Inter Miami teammates drew backlash on social media Thursday.
The visit — held to celebrate the David Beckham-co-owned club’s 2025 MLS Cup title — came just five months after Messi’s great rival, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, also visited the White House, a trip that similarly sparked criticism online.
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Messi, the World Cup winner widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, was accused by critics of being a “sell out” for appearing at the event.
Beckham did not attend the ceremony.
