Lionel Messi: Argentina and Inter Miami teammates meet US President Donald Trump at the White House

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates met US President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate The club wins the American League Cup.

Inter Miami won the championship game of the country’s top division, Major League Soccer, for the first time last December.

The club, owned by former England captain David Beckham, received an invitation to visit the White House before the MLS match against DC United in Washington on Saturday.

Messi and his teammates stood on stage while Trump addressed the media, celebrating their achievement after providing an update on the ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Trump said: “My son [Barron] He said, “Dad, do you know who’s going to be there today?” I said: No, I have a lot of things going on.

“He said: ‘Messi!’ He’s a big fan of yours. “He thinks you’re a great person and I think you should have met him a little while ago.”

Argentine icon Messi (38 years old) committed his future to Miami in October with a new contract until 2028.

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker became the first player in MLS history to win the Most Valuable Player award in two consecutive seasons.

Addressing Messi, Trump added: “Leo has won the 47th title in his amazing career – the most trophies ever.

“You could have gone anywhere in the world, any team in the world, and you chose Miami. I just want to thank you for bringing us all on this journey.”