Cristiano Ronaldo dined with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as part of the Saudi Arabian delegation accompanying Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman‘s visit to the United States. trump acknowledged the Portuguese soccer star’s presence during a welcome speech, noting his son, barron, was eager to meet Ronaldo.Ronaldo, with his wife Georgina Rodríguez, was seated prominently in the East Room but did not deliver remarks. The dinner was briefly delayed due to inclement weather in Washington D.C., necessitating a tent over the red carpet.
Trump described the Crown Prince as “a true partner for peace and prosperity” globally and in the Middle East. Other guests included technology entrepreneur Elon Musk,marking his return to the White House following a period of estrangement from the former president.
Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and captains the Portuguese national team.
