Overview
- Multiple outlets, including the Associated Press and CNN, report that Ronaldo is at the White House on Tuesday, coinciding with Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, with his specific role not disclosed.
- Ronaldo plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr and is the Saudi Pro League’s most prominent figure after signing a highly lucrative deal and later extending his contract.
- It is a rare U.S. appearance for the 40-year-old, who last played on American soil in 2014, and follows his recent public request to meet Trump and a signed jersey message about “playing for peace.”
- Portugal secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup and Ronaldo says it will be his last; reports indicate a USA–Portugal friendly in Atlanta is being finalized for March 2026.
- The crown prince’s Washington visit is his first since 2018 and is expected to feature defense and business discussions, with no confirmed link to Ronaldo’s meeting.