Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House dinner honoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of the Saudi delegation, joining Elon Musk and FIFA president Gianni Infantino while Trump thanked the prince for prior $600 billion investment pledges.
- President Trump praised Ronaldo on Instagram and shared an apparently AI‑generated video showing the pair kicking a ball inside the White House, with an official clip labeling them “Two GOATS.”
- Engagement surged on social media, with one report estimating the presidential clip approached 80 million views within roughly three hours.
- Ronaldo posted his thanks to the Trumps and shared photos with prominent tech and sports figures, saying he hopes to inspire future generations.
- The showcase drew objections over alleged sportswashing and human-rights issues tied to Saudi investments, as Ronaldo’s sister issued a sharp public defense of him.