Trump praises Cristiano Ronaldo at White House dinner
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Portugal and the USMNT are close to finalizing a marquee friendly in Atlanta that would mark Ronaldo’s first game on American soil since 2014.
It’s reported that three White House officials have confirmed Ronaldo’s planned visit on the same day Trump is scheduled to meet with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Given that Ronaldo plays his football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, it remains unclear whether these meetings are connected.
Trump took the stage to thank guests for attending the special dinner and then praised Cristiano Ronaldo for meeting his son, Baron Trump, who is a big fan of the Portuguese striker. While on stage, Trump took the time to thank Ronaldo for attending the event and then mentioned how excited his son, Barron Trump, was to meet the Portuguese star.
Ronaldo avoided the U.S. for years due to a 2009 legal case. With the lawsuit dismissed in 2023, he can now return freely.
CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to be hosted by US president Donald Trump at the White House later today, according to reports. The Portuguese footballer, 40, will reportedly visit Trump as part of a
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to pay a visit to the White House on Tuesday afternoon, the same day U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Cristiano Ronaldo last played in the US back in 2014, when he came on as a substitute for Real Madrid during their match against Manchester United