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.

President Joe Biden awarded the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people at the White House on Saturday.

Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others "who have made America a better place," the White House announced Saturday.

Outgoing President Joe Biden has presented the US' highest civilian award to 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, football superstar Lionel Messi, and controversial philanthropist George Soros.

President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.

Washington: Outgoing President Joe Biden has awarded the US' highest civilian honour to 19 individuals, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, football icon Lionel Messi, philanthropist George Soros, and actor Denzel Washington, in recognition of their contributions to America and the world, reported PTI.

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has named former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, football superstar Lionel Messi, former Defence Secretary late Ashton Carter, and controversial investor George Soros,

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals from various fields, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono, and Denzel Washington, for their remarkable contributions to American society and global causes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ... stars being recognized include professional soccer player Lionel Messi; retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and ...

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal ... News that Biden would award the medal to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and left-wing billionaire George Soros sparked ...

Former Secretary of State, First Lady and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton "became the first ... Former Barcelona star and current Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi is the most decorated football ...

Lionel Messi's decision to skip a prestigious ceremony at the White House has sparked debate across the soccer world and beyond. On Saturday, the Inter Miami captain was set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.