Lionel Messi was named as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former U.S. President Joe Biden, but he was notably absent from the White House ceremony.
The official reason given for his absence was a scheduling conflict. Reports indicated that the invitation was extended with short notice, clashing with his prior personal and professional commitments.
Messi released a statement expressing that it was a profound honor to receive the distinction, thanking the gesture, and conveying his regret that he could not make the trip to Washington, D.C., at that time.
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