Washington, DC – Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo made a notable appearance at the White House. He attended a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington. Ronaldo’s presence attracted considerable attention, given his status as one of the world’s most prominent sports figures. This gave the event added media and public interest.
During the banquet, Trump addressed Ronaldo specifically, expressing his admiration for him. He noted that his son, Barron, considers the Portuguese player his favorite role model. Trump told Ronaldo, “Barron is one of your biggest fans, and I think he looks up to me even more now that he’s had the chance to meet you.”
The US president thanked the Portuguese star for accepting the invitation and attending the event, emphasizing that his presence added symbolic value to the gathering, especially given his widespread global popularity.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr player, continues his active presence on the international sports scene. This comes as he prepares to participate with his national team in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This gives his visit to Washington a character that combines sports and diplomacy.
