Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi skipped Saturday a White House ceremony where he was awarded the United States' highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.



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Messi explains why he missed presidential medal of freedom ceremony

Lionel Messi cited scheduling conflicts for his absence at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, where he was honored by President Joe Biden.

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Lionel Messi breaks silence on ‘Biden snub’ for skipping Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony

Football legend Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Sunday, but did not show up to the White House in person to receive the medal from President Biden.

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Lionel Messi snubs Joe Biden in embarrassing scene

Lionel Messi receiving the Presidential of Freedom was bad — him not showing up to the ceremony was worse.

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Lionel Messi didn't deserve the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Lionel Messi has been slammed for snubbing the chance to go to the White House to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.

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'Find a way to be in DC!' - Lionel Messi slammed for Joe Biden snub as ex-USMNT star Alexi Lalas questions 'strange' decision to award Inter Miami captain Presidential Medal of Freedom

Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messiah did not come to the White House for the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony from current US President Joe Biden. This is reported by Marca. Messi attributed his absence to predetermined circumstances. The footballer promised to pick up the award later. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States. Messi should have received it for supporting health and education pro…

Футболист клуба американского клуба «Интер Майами» Лионель Мессии не пришел в Белый дом на церемонию вручения Президентской медали Свободы от действующего главы США Джо Байдена. Об этом сообщает Marca. Месси объяснил свое отсутствие заранее оговоренными обстоятельствами. Футболист обещал забрать награду позже. Президентская медаль Свободы — это высшая гражданская награда США. Месси должен был получить ее за поддержку программ здравоохранения и о…

Месси не пришел в Белый дом на вручение награды от Байдена

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Messi did not come to the White House for the Biden award

Leo Messi stood Joe Biden up last Saturday, when the still president of the United States awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, along with other illustrious characters, such as chef José Andrés. The Argentine star did not travel to the White House to collect the award, citing agenda issues. Hours after his sound absence, the reasons that prevented Messi from coming to pick up the prize have been known. Those agenda reasons are due to Me…

Leo Messi dejó plantado a Joe Biden el pasado sábado, cuando el todavía presidente de Estados Unidos le otorgó la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad, junto a otros ilustres personajes, como el chef José Andrés. El astro argentino no viajó a la Casa Blanca a recoger el galardón, alegando problemas de agenda. Horas después de su sonora ausencia, se han conocido los motivos que impidieron a Messi acudir a recoger el premio.Aquellos motivos de agen…

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The reason Leo Messi planted Joe Biden in the White House comes to light

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wasn't present at the White House to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom due to a scheduling error as per GOAL.

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Why did Lionel Messi miss White House ceremony for Presidential Medal of Freedom? Fresh reports on Inter Miami star

Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an award that is awarded by the President of the United States Joe Biden. However, the Argentine star was not in the country to attend the award ceremony, so he had to excuse himself before the president for his absence. Great dismay generated the absence of the Argentine footballer in the award ceremony held at the White House, where he was the only decorated one who could not attend, …

Lionel Messi fue galardonado con la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad, premio que es otorgado por el Presidente de los Estados Unidos Joe Biden. Sin embargo, el astro argentino no se encontraba en el país para asistir a la ceremonia de premiación, por lo que tuvo que excusarse ante el presidente por su ausencia.Gran consternación generó la ausencia del futbolista argentino en la ceremonia de premiación realizada en la Casa Blanca, donde fue el…

Las explicaciones de Lionel Messi a Joe Biden para no asistir a la Casa Blanca a recibir su importante premio - La Tercera

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Lionel Messi's explanations to Joe Biden not to attend the White House to receive his important award

Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi was criticized for not showing up when Joe Biden, the outgoing US President, planned to award him the US Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Argentínski knattspyrnumaðurinn Lionel Messi var gagnrýndur fyrir að láta ekki sjá sig þegar Joe Biden, fráfarandi Bandaríkjaforseti, ætlaði að sæma hann bandarísku forsetaorðunni.

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Messi stormed the White House

Leo Messi was one of those awarded the 'Medal of Freedom', the highest honor given by the United States government to people with "exemplary contributions to prosperity, values or security". But the Argentine star who is now making a career in the US did not attend the ceremony to receive the medal from President Joe Biden. There have been some scheduling problems that have made it impossible for Leo Messi to be present, as he is not in the Unit…

Leo Messi ishte një nga ata që iu dha ‘Medalja e Lirisë’, nderimi më i lartë i dhënë nga qeveria e Shteteve të Bashkuara për njerëzit me “kontribute shembullore për prosperitetin, vlerat ose sigurinë”. Por ylli argjentinas që tani po bën karrierë në SHBA nuk mori pjesë në ceremoni për ta marrë medaljen nga presidenti Joe Biden. Shkak janë bërë disa probleme me orarin që e kanë bërë të pamundur që Leo Messi të ishte prezent, pasi nuk ndodhet në S…

Messi awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom, skips ceremony

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