06.03.2026 12:52
After Lionel Messi was hosted at the White House with Inter Miami, the words of Diego Maradona from years ago about the United States have come back to the agenda.
US President Donald Trump's hosting of MLS champion Inter Miami at the White House has caused a significant stir in world football. Following the visit, which also included Lionel Messi, the words of Argentine legend Diego Maradona from years ago about the United States have resurfaced.
MARADONA'S WORDS ABOUT THE US REMINDED
After the images of Messi being hosted at the White House spread on social media, football fans began sharing Diego Maradona's past statements.
The words in which Maradona recounted rejecting an award he received in the US have started to be discussed again. The Argentine legend had stated in those words, "Americans gave me an award; they also gave one in Cuba. I went and told the Americans, 'You keep yours, I'm taking the one from Cuba.'"
RESHARED
Following Messi's visit to the White House, Maradona's words have once again become a topic on social media, with many users making posts comparing the attitudes of the two Argentine stars at different times.