President Donald Trump welcomed Messi and the Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 3-1 MLS Cup victory over Vancouver Whitecaps on December 6, 2025. Trump shared a story from his son about Messi's fandom and praised the team's dominance, while Messi—who earned MVP honors—presented a custom pink soccer ball and a special watch. Fans online joked about Luis Suárez's intense stare at Trump, memeing the Uruguayan forward's infamous reputation, as the event underscored soccer's rising popularity in the U.S.
