Overview
- Two U.S. officials told CNN the soccer star is expected to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the White House.
- The timing aligns with a full day of events there for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the same reporting.
- Ronaldo plays for Saudi club Al Nassr, which is majority owned by the Public Investment Fund controlled by the crown prince.
- Ronaldo has said meeting Trump to discuss world peace is a primary objective in his late-career plans.
- With the World Cup draw set for December 5 in Washington, officials say Trump is considering attending the event.