Maradona's ex-wife defends Messi's White House meeting
Claudia Villafáñe, Diego Maradona's ex-wife, has defended Lionel Messi after criticism over his meeting with former US President Donald Trump at the White House. Villafáñe stated Messi is in a position where he must act without worrying about public opinion, comparing it to Maradona's own meeting with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. She emphasized that players like Messi and Maradona act instinctively, regardless of others' reactions. The meeting occurred after Messi's Inter Miami won the MLS Cup, with Trump inviting the team to the White House. Villafáñe noted Messi's kindness during the visit, describing it as 'really amazing'. This event is being discussed in Nigeria, though no direct impact on Nigerian audiences is specified.