如何评价梅西是唯一缺席美白宫自由勋章颁奖典礼的获奖者？背后是否有什么惊天博弈？

公告里就已经声明了梅西缺席的原因：

Messi sent a letter to the White House to inform officials he would be unable to attend after learning in December he would receive the honor, Messi’s management team and Inter Miami told USA TODAY Sports. Messi said he is deeply honored and it is a profound privilege to receive the recognition, but would be unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts and prior commitments. Messi appreciated the gesture and noted he hopes to have the opportunity to meet Biden in the near future.

日程冲突+先前的承诺，梅西无法出席总统自由勋章的颁奖仪式。

具体来说，梅西现在已经离开美国，在阿根廷陪伴自己的儿子们踢球，确实没办法抽出时间去美国参加什么颁奖典礼。

有趣的是，授予梅西总统自由勋章的理由，恰好就是梅西对儿童事业作出的杰出贡献：

The White House recognized Messi for supporting “healthcare and education programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Foundation and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.”

其实这还真是梅西的损失。不管如何理解这个勋章的意义和分量，最起码这个颁奖仪式的排面可是拉满了，美国总统亲自接见，亲自颁发，亲自给每一个获奖者戴上勋章。