Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo joined the state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of the Saudi delegation, attending with Georgina Rodríguez.
- Trump publicly praised the Portuguese star and quipped that his son Barron now respects him more after meeting him.
- The White House promoted the encounter with an official post captioned “Two GOATS: CR7 x 45/47,” and photos and selfies with guests such as Elon Musk, Tim Cook and FIFA president Gianni Infantino spread widely.
- The event coincided with U.S.–Saudi announcements, including major Saudi investment commitments and cooperation on civil nuclear energy, critical minerals and AI, and Trump said he will designate Saudi Arabia a major non‑NATO ally.
- No official account of any private discussion between Trump and Ronaldo has been released, and social‑media claims about influence on World Cup outcomes remain unverified.