Messi or Ronaldo: whose White House visit drew a bigger live audience?

Lionel Messi, as part of Inter Miami, visited the White House, meeting with US President Donald Trump. Previously, Ronaldo had also been a guest in the Oval Office, sparking debate online about which visit generated more buzz.

Topskills Sports UK notes that the live broadcast of Cristiano Ronaldo’s visit to the White House attracted 10.7 million viewers worldwide, making it the most-watched livestream ever for an athlete’s official event. By comparison, the live stream of Lionel Messi’s visit earlier drew about 5.7 million views.

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Experts point out that such intense interest in the event highlights not only the sporting success of both players but also their immense cultural and media influence on audiences worldwide.