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WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo meets US President Donald Trump at the White House

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Modified at :November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Did US President Donald Trump really call Cristiano Ronaldo 'The GOAT'?

Ronaldo travelled to the USA to meet Trump at the White House.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Donald Trump met at the White House. The Portuguese football player travelled to Washington as a member of the Saudi contingent, along with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also met the president of the United States of America (USA).

Ronaldo and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman visited a black-tie dinner at the White House on Tuesday, November 18, which was organised by US President Donald Trump. Since 2023, Ronaldo has represented Al Nassr in Saudi Arabian club football.

Reece James Chelsea FC FIFA Club World Cup trophy U.S. President Donald Trump
Donald Trump came into the football world spotlight when he attended Chelsea FC’s presentation of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Among the corporate executives in attendance at the event were Apple CEO Tim Cook and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, was also present.

Videos of Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez, meeting President Trump were posted on the White House’s official social media account, which referred to the two as “Two GOATS.”

White House posts video of Ronaldo and Trump meeting

There are “two GOATS.” The White House wrote, “CR7 x 45/47.”

Elon Musk and Ronaldo attended the Trump-hosted Dinner Gala for the Saudi Prince. The US president stated in his speech that Barron, his youngest son, is a huge admirer of the Al Nassr striker.

“You know my son is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo… And Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his father a little bit more now. Just the fact that I introduced you,” said Trump.

The encounter took place a few days after Ronaldo declared in an interview that Donald Trump could change the world and complimented Trump. In the same exchange, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had stated that he wanted to meet the US President. He disclosed that if he meets Trump, he will tell him straight out what they have in common.

Has Cristiano Ronaldo met Donald Trump before?

No, this was his first meeting with Trump.

With whom did Ronaldo travel to the USA?

He travelled to Washington as a member of the Saudi contingent.

Who else attended the meeting?

Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and many more.

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Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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