History! Today, Donald Trump meets Lionel Messi for the first time at the White House

Messi, following in Ronaldo’s footsteps, will also become an esteemed guest of Trump.

Details: According to The Touchline, today at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet for the first time with the legendary 38-year-old Argentine, Lionel Messi.

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It is reported that Trump invited Messi a week ago, and Leo gladly accepted the U.S. President’s invitation. The meeting is set to take place at the White House, where Messi will visit Trump’s office, followed by an official dinner with Trump, his advisors, and Messi’s entourage.

Previously, at Trump’s invitation, Cristiano Ronaldo and his family visited the White House. At that time, Trump called Ronaldo the best footballer on the planet. Now, Donald is set to meet Ronaldo’s eternal rival—Messi.

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