Presidential Medal of Freedom Award

• 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.