Trump applauds Lionel Messi at White House for rejecting Saudi

US President Donald Trump thanked footballer Lionel Messi at the White House for choosing Inter Miami over Europe or Saudi Arabia, citing the weather as a factor. The US President hailed Messi's record 47th career trophy and praised coach Javier Mascherano's debut MLS Cup win. Messi has become Inter Miami's top scorer and back-to-back league MVP.