Outgoing President Joe Biden has conferred the US’ highest civilian award on 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, football superstar Lionel Messi, controversial philanthropist George Soros and actor Denzel Washington, for their contributions to America and the world.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Messi could not be present in person at the White House to receive the award from the US president.
