08.03.2026 20:53
The star football player of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House as part of the championship celebrations has sparked debates in Iran. In videos shared on social media, some children can be seen protesting by burning Messi jerseys, while the relationship between sports and politics has once again come to the forefront.
Inter Miami's Argentine star Lionel Messi's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House as part of the championship celebrations was met with backlash in Iran. In videos that spread on social media, some children were seen protesting by burning Messi jerseys.
THEY WENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE
The Inter Miami team was invited to the White House for a traditional championship reception after winning the trophy. The handshake between team captain Lionel Messi and Trump, their photo together, and Trump's applause for comments related to war sparked discussions on social media, especially in the Middle East.
THEY BURNED HIS JERSEY
In Iran, some children who are fans of Messi took off the famous player's jerseys and burned them. As the images quickly spread on social media platforms, the incident also drew attention in the sports world.
Some Iranian groups criticized Messi's meeting with Trump, interpreting it as a political stance.