The World Cup winner did not travel to receive his medal from outgoing President Joe Biden.
Lionel Messi was absent from the ceremony which saw various people awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom, with questions raised as to his whereabouts.
The event, which featured prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, Bill Nye (the Science Guy) and Jane Goodall, went through the invited names alphabetically, skipping over the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner when the time came for his name to be be read out.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honour and Messi’s inclusion on the list was a huge shock to the football world.
After playing for Barcelona and PSG in Europe, Messi made the move to MLS where he has given the league a new lease of life, putting the game of football on the lips of people all across the country and the name of MLS throughout the world.
Ahead of the event, it was widely expected that Messi would make the trip, and the reason behind his absence is as yet unclear.
fidbdeoruy
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Because he is not us citizen yet they give him wrong I believe this is politics tactic
Kedanruz
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that's a slap in the oresident face but let him take that beciz there are more deserving ppl of that award. Messi has only lived in the states just under 2 yrs and despite his greatness he isn't qualified and doesn't deserve it
Carlitosway
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???
Coolluck26
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
so it's now Pele not cr7
vohbilmoty
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It’s best for him stay away from those manipulative guys. Stay safe champ
voebeipsuy
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He went to buy a new trophy cabinet
Kudadimnoz
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
shut your maggot infested mouth
QueriisFiasi
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He heard the medal straps will he in LGBT colours and decided to boycott
Towaceirs
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
Such delusional Ronaldo fans
Hapcdeimoz
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
you be yeye man
yesbdnorst
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
another crying baby. I understand your pain, but please don't say that one is rigged okay
Yicbdinpry
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
you be mumu man
wuyaeiptu
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
now u have brought pele in the fight, your so called ronaldo is not enough
yoyklstyz
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He knows that only Pele deserves the award more than his robbery personality in football. Even Biden is another dillusioned President who does know football but only funding wars.
ObiAgu1
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I read through hoping to get answers but instead you ended with the question you ought to answer
Boaadiosz
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According to Barca n messi fans.. Messi being humble.. He is very good person that's why he didn't coming..
Pudcdinoy
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cause he care about the Gaza people
zedabcemsu
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pp
Hewbcdlrst
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it is good for him not to show up as President Javier Miley asked him not to, my guessing
youaeiksty
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The journalist is asking us question or what? Nonsense post. Get the dem news and feed us.
Nahabcdlms
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he has to many awards already
SaddeeqShehu
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so what's the headline saying before reading all this rubbish?
Therealreddevil
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Because his trophy cabinets will fall if he adds any more awards