- Lionel Messi became the first male footballer to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor.
- The medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace, or other society-wide achievement.
- He will be the second player to win the Presidential Medal after Megan Rapinoe.
- US President Joe Biden presented the award.
- Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami on a fee transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in July 2023.
- He has won the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA Men's Best Player award in 2023.
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