Lionel Messi's White House Visit with Trump Sparks Debate in Argentina

Lionel Messi attended a White House reception celebrating Inter Miami's 2025 MLS Cup win, where former President Donald Trump made politically charged remarks about Iran and Cuba. Messi remained silent on politics, but his presence sparked debate in Argentina. President Javier Milei praised Messi's handshake with Trump, while critics, including former coach Ángel Cappa, viewed it as a betrayal of Messi's longstanding political neutrality. The event highlighted divisions over Messi's perceived political associations.