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This Saturday was a special day for Lionel Messi, honored by the President of the United States himself, Joe Biden. During a ceremony organized at the White House, “La Pulga” received the “Presidential Medal of Freedom”, the highest American civilian distinction.
Like 18 other celebrities – including NBA legend Magic Johnson, U2 singer Bono, former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J. Fox, fashion designer Ralph Lauren , the director George Stevens Jr, the actor Denzel Washington or even the high priestess of fashion Anna Wintour – the eight-time Ballon d’Or was distinguished with great fanfare.
“Great leaders” distinguished
“ These nineteen people made America a better place. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world », greets the White House in a press release, adding as regards Lionel Messi his charitable and philanthropic works.
“ He (Messi, editor’s note) supports health and education programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Foundation and is a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
», Underlines the administration of outgoing President Biden.
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