The protocol meeting in Washington left images to remember, where soccer and American politics came together. Beyond the official speeches after the conquest of MLS, attention focused on the gifts that the Inter Miami expedition took to the Oval Office, details that reflect the visual identity of the team and the status of its protagonists in the country.
The highlight came when Leo Messi personally presented the president with a limited edition pink ball, the corporate color that has taken the world by storm. The ball, which according to some international reports includes inlays detailing the team’s recent milestones, represents the transformation of soccer in Miami. This gesture was accompanied by the presentation by Jorge Mas of a jersey with the number 47, a direct nod to Donald Trump’s position in the chronology of US presidents.
However, the gift that has aroused the most technical curiosity was the watch presented by Javier Mascherano. It is a piece from Tudor (Rolex’s sister brand and official sponsor of Inter Miami), specifically the Black Bay Chrono “Pink” model. This chronograph, which stands out for its dial in the club’s characteristic pink and its five-link steel bracelet, was originally launched as a very exclusive and difficult to obtain edition, which increases its value and symbolism in this type of institutional events.
The value of the exclusive pink chronograph of the delegation
Although in the second-hand and collectors’ market its price can skyrocket due to its scarcity, the official selling value of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” is around 5,600 euros (approximately $6,000). It is a piece that was born from a collaboration with David Beckham and has become the luxury emblem for the most prominent members of the organization.
In conclusion, Inter Miami’s gift strategy at the White House has served to reinforce the club’s brand with the executive branch. Messi, who this time was able to attend the meeting after his absence in the previous administration, adds a new historic chapter in his American career, where material details such as the pink ball and the luxury watch underline that his impact in the United States transcends strictly sporting matters to be placed in the sphere of international prestige.
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