Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.

The White House announced the names of the 19 recipients for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. It is “presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.” They will be presented to them on Saturday.

For Lionel Messi, the White House released the following for his contributions:

“Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. He supports healthcare and education programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Foundation and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.”