Lionel Messi incapable to go to Presidential Decoration of Opportunity ceremony. Here's why

Soccer star Lionel Messi was incapable to acknowledge the Presidential Award of Opportunity from President Joe Biden on Saturday due to a planning issue.
Messi, the Argentine World Glass winner, was recognizably missing amid the ceremony where 18 other beneficiaries gotten the most noteworthy civilian honor in the Joined together States.
Messi sent a letter to the White House to advise authorities he would be incapable to go to after learning in December he would get the honor, Messi’s administration group and Associate Miami told USA Nowadays Sports.
Messi said he is profoundly honored and it is a significant benefit to get the acknowledgment, but would be incapable to go to due to planning clashes and earlier commitments. Messi acknowledged the signal and famous he trusts to have the opportunity to meet Biden in the close future.Hillary Rodham Clinton, ball legend Enchantment Johnson, mold creator Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono, on-screen characters Michael J. Fox and Denzel Washington, and well known science instruction have Charge Nye were among beneficiaries Saturday.

Messi, 37, is the most enhanced player in the history of proficient soccer, wrapping up his amazing career in the Joined together States with Connect Miami in Major Alliance Soccer.

Messi has won 46 titles for club and nation amid his career, counting four UEFA Champions Alliances, two Copa Americas and one FIFA World Glass. He has moreover won eight Ballon d'Or grants and named FIFA's world's best player eight times.

Messi was named MLS MVP in his to begin with full season final year, scoring 20 objectives and including 16 helps in 19 matches whereas his club set a association record with a 74-point campaign.
Messi will start a active 2025 with Connect Miami afterward this month, which incorporates competing in the FIFA Club World Container this summer.

Messi has however to pronounce whether he will play in the 2026 World Container, facilitated by the Joined together States, Canada and Mexico.
The White House recognized Messi for supporting “healthcare and instruction programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Establishment and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.”
The Presidential Award of Flexibility is considered the most noteworthy civilian honor in the nation. It is displayed to people who have made commendable commitments to the success, values, or security of the Joined together States, world peace, or other noteworthy societal, open or private endeavors.