Cristiano Ronaldo Attends White House Dinner Hosted by Trump
Sports Updated: 19 November 2025 21:14 EAT
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Cristiano Ronaldo attended a high-profile White House dinner on 18 November 2025, an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honor of visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The football star was among several global figures invited to the State Dinner, marking one of his rare public appearances in the United States in recent years.
According to reports, Ronaldo was seated prominently in the East Room alongside influential business leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The event formed part of the Crown Prince’s official visit, which centered on U.S.–Saudi diplomatic and security discussions.
During the dinner, President Trump publicly acknowledged Ronaldo, noting the significance of the footballer’s presence. Reports indicate that Trump highlighted Ronaldo while speaking to his son Barron, telling him that meeting the football legend was a memorable moment during the evening.
Multiple outlets also reported that Ronaldo shared a selfie taken during the State Dinner. The image, which circulated widely online, featured several notable attendees, though Trump was not visible in the photo. The selfie included Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodríguez and other high-profile guests present that evening.
The Crown Prince’s visit marked his first trip to the White House since significant diplomatic tensions in 2018, adding geopolitical weight to the event. Ronaldo’s attendance highlighted his ongoing global influence, especially as a leading figure for Saudi club Al-Nassr during a period of expanding Saudi engagement in international sports and diplomacy.
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