Ronaldo was part of a delegation led by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to the White House.
By Kehinde Okeowo
United States President Donald Trump revealed to Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo that his son, Barron Trump, is a huge fan of his.
He made this known on Tuesday night after the former Real Madrid striker met with his son prior to attending a White House dinner where he was honored.
Ronaldo, the captain of Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr, and his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, were part of a delegation led to Washington D.C. by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, who was hosted by the U.S. leader.
The 40-year-old striier was seen in a black tuxedo as he took his seat alongside the likes of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
Trump later name-checked the football icon during his speech at the dinner.
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According to him, Ronaldo had earlier been introduced to his son, who is a huge soccer fan.
“This room is loaded up with the biggest leaders in the world – business, sports…” Trump said.
“My son is a big fan of Ronaldo… Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his father a little bit more now – just the fact that I introduced you. So I just want to thank you both for being here.”
Meanwhile, Ronaldo had earlier eulogized Trump, saying he could make the world a better place during an interview with British journalist, Piers Morgan.
Speaking about his impression of the 79-year-old U.S. President, Ronaldo said, “Donald Trump is one of the guys that can help to change the world.”
