Overview
- A White House video shows Cristiano Ronaldo walking and laughing with President Donald Trump at a Washington dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, captioned "Deux GOATS. CR7 x 45/47."
- Ronaldo attended as part of the Saudi delegation, a presence tied to his current club Al‑Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
- After the visit, Ronaldo posted a public message thanking the president and first lady for their welcome.
- Amnesty International and Portuguese commentators voiced disappointment that Ronaldo did not speak on human rights and argued he was used to soften Saudi Arabia’s image.
- The appearance marked Ronaldo’s first trip to the United States since 2009, a detail widely noted in coverage of the public reaction.