Cristiano Ronaldo was among the guests invited by Donald Trump to the White House dinner.

The dinner held this Tuesday at the White House brought together personalities of enormous international stature, but one of the names that caused the most comments was Cristiano Ronaldo. The event, organized in tribute to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, gathered leaders from the business, sports, and political worlds, including Elon Musk and Gianni Infantino, although the presence of the Portuguese star ultimately dominated media attention.

During the event, U.S. President Donald Trump dedicated special words to the forward and revealed the admiration his son Barron feels for him. "My son is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is here. Barron has met him. I think now my son respects his father a little more after I introduced him. Thank you for being here, it's an honor," said the president. Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were seated in the front rows of the East Room, alongside other high-profile guests.

The participation of the former Real Madrid player was especially notable due to his role as an international star in the Saudi league, a competition driven by strong investments from the Arab state to attract global talent. His presence at the White House was interpreted as part of the delegation led by Bin Salman, reinforcing the symbolic and political significance of the event.

The dinner served as a point of convergence between diplomatic, economic, and sports interests. In his speech, Trump highlighted the strategic alliance with Riyadh and mentioned progress in defense agreements, including the sale of F-35 aircraft, as well as investment commitments that, according to him, amount to a trillion dollars. He also described the Crown Prince as a key partner for peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

Although Ronaldo did not speak during the ceremony, his meeting with Trump was anticipated by both. In an interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese player had expressed his desire to speak personally with the president: "He's someone who can change or help change the world. I'd like to sit down and talk with him someday. He has the ability to make things happen, and I respect that."

In addition to Ronaldo, other sports figures participated, such as golfer Bryson DeChambeau and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who shared the evening with globally relevant political and business leaders.