Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and international soccer star Lionel Messi are among 19 people being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
The White House issued a statement on Saturday announcing the recipients of the award (h/t NPR's Franco Ordoñez).
"These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America a better place," the White House statement said. "They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world," the White House said in a statement."
All 19 honorees will be awarded their medal during a ceremony on Saturday.