Messi’s management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ahead of time that he would not be able to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts.

President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.

Washington: Outgoing President Joe Biden has awarded the US' highest civilian honour to 19 individuals, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, football icon Lionel Messi, philanthropist George Soros, and actor Denzel Washington, in recognition of their contributions to America and the world, reported PTI.

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has named former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, football superstar Lionel Messi, former Defence Secretary late Ashton Carter, and controversial investor George Soros,

President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, recognizing their contributions to peace and cultural efforts around the world.

Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 ... had been awarded. Messi was unable to attend ...

On Saturday at the White House, President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to honor 19 people for their distinguished accomplishments. One person who was absent from that ceremony was Argentina soccer legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi,

US President Joe Biden has awarded 19 people with US' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity,

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a standing ... stars being recognized included professional soccer player Lionel Messi, who was not able to attend the event; actor Michael ...

After a season where Lionel Messi collected a Supporters' Shield, set the record for most points in a season with Inter Miami and also won the MLS MVP award, his list of accolades is about to grow. President Joe Biden will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lionel Messi along with 18 others,

Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Messi could not be present in person at the White House to receive the award from the US president