US President Donald Trump has praised Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing that his son Barron is a huge admirer of the football star after Ronaldo attended a White House state dinner on Tuesday night.
Ronaldo, 40, was among a select group of high-profile guests at the event, held after Trump met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The forward, dressed in formal evening wear, joined figures including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance.
During the dinner, the US President highlighted the presence of global personalities, saying: “This room is loaded up with the biggest leaders in the world - business, sports.” He added that Barron was delighted to meet Ronaldo, joking that the moment earned him extra “respect” from his son. “I introduced you, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now,” he said.
Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi Pro League, appeared linked to the crown prince’s delegation but arrived in Washington separately earlier in the day. Prince Mohammed, widely known as MBS, played a key role in bringing him to Al-Nassr in 2023.
In a past interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo said he hoped to meet the US President, describing him as “one of the guys who can help to change the world.” Earlier this year, Trump received a Portugal jersey signed by Ronaldo with the message: “To US President Donald J. Trump, Playing for Peace.”
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