US EditionTrump Praises Cristiano Ronaldo at White House Dinner, Shares Son Barron's Admiration
Ronaldo, who signed a $200 million-a-year contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr, was publicly acknowledged by Trump during a dinner celebrating Saudi-US ties and World Cup interests.
- On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump, marking a rare U.S. visit for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
- The dinner honoured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and reflected high-level U.S.–Saudi engagement as President Donald Trump aligned himself with the 2026 World Cup and displays FIFA memorabilia.
- Seated near the front of the East Room, Cristiano Ronaldo joined major business leaders like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla founder Elon Musk, while President Donald Trump said he introduced Ronaldo to his teenage son Barron, a big fan.
- Ronaldo is scheduled for a record sixth World Cup next year after Portugal qualified Sunday, but he likely faces a FIFA ban for their first game next June after a red card last week.
- As Al-Nassr’s marquee player, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year extension in June with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund-owned club and has promoted Saudi’s 2034 World Cup bid amid critics calling it sportswashing.
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Trump praises Cristiano Ronaldo at White House dinner, shares son Barron's admiration
During a White House dinner for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, President Trump acknowledges Cristiano Ronaldo's presence, sharing a touching story about his son Barron's admiration for the football star.
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portuguese team and forward of Al-Nassr FC, has enjoyed a dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump after more than 10 years without standing in the United States. Accompanied by his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, the footballer has attended the gala dinner on Tuesday, November 18 as part of the delegation accompanying Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammedbin Salmám, on his State visit to the country.
US President Trump is pleased with the visit, especially with regard to his 19-year-old son Barron: "I think he respects his father a little bit more now."
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The latter said into the microphone at a gala dinner that he believes the Portuguese is the best soccer player of all time. Let's remember, we are approaching the World Cup, which will be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States next year.
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo pays a visit to the US president a few months before the World Cup. And the Portuguese has a big fan in the Trump family.
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