Lionel Messi has released a statement on social media to explain why he was not present at the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday. The Inter Miami forward was awarded the United States' highest civilian honor by outgoing U.

Messi’s management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ahead of time that he would not be able to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said. Read more at straitstimes.

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Messi Sparks Controversy, "Snubs" Biden In Presidential Award Event | First Sports With Rupha Ramani Lionel Messi became the first male footballer to be awarded the Presidential Award of Freedom - the highest civilian award in the United States.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, his press secretary has said. Orbán, a long-standing ally of Trump, had been invited to attend the 20 January ceremony in Washington DC, along with other right-wing world leaders, including Javier Milei of Argentina and Giorgia Meloni of Italy.