Did US President Donald Trump really call Cristiano Ronaldo 'The GOAT' at White House?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Modified at :November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Did US President Donald Trump really call Cristiano Ronaldo 'The GOAT'?

The Portuguese star visited the White House alongside Saudi delegation.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo visited the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump honoured Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a lavish dinner.

Along with prominent corporate figures like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla creator Elon Musk, the football star sat close to the front of the East Room, where the president and crown prince addressed officials from both countries.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s selfie after visiting US president Donald Trump at the White House. pic.twitter.com/JSdEb8buia
— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) November 19, 2025

Since signing a record $200 million-per-year contract with the Saudi team Al Nassr at the end of 2022, Ronaldo has become the face of Saudi football.

In June, the 40-year-old Portuguese star agreed to a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, which is primarily owned by the crown prince’s Saudi sovereign wealth fund. He also became part-owner of the club in the process.

Did Donald Trump call Cristiano Ronaldo ‘The GOAT’?

Trump expressed gratitude to the Portuguese star for coming. Also mentioning, Barron, his youngest son, is a “big fan” of Ronaldo.

“You know, my son is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. We have Ronaldo here, I think my son respects his father a little more now that I’ve introduced you. Thank you for being here, it’s an honor.” said Trump.

However, a quote is circulating on social media, with Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time,”.

The quote is most likely fake, initially coming from X fan account NoodleHairCR7, who is known for posting fake quotes occasionally.

BREAKING: Saudi Crown Prince and US President Donald Trump have both agreed Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT 🐐 pic.twitter.com/wyjBHgydjS
— fan (@NoodleHairCR7) November 18, 2025

Portugal qualify for World Cup in style

Portugal qualified for the World Cup after beating Armenia 9-1. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in a record-breaking sixth edition of the competition next year.

However, after receiving his first red card ever for his national team last week, FIFA is expected to suspend him for Portugal’s opening match in June.

On December 5, Portugal will find out who their World Cup opponents are at the competition’s draw, which Trump is scheduled to attend at the Kennedy Centre in Washington.

When was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo visited USA?

He last came to the USA in 2014.

Was Ronaldo invited to meet Donald Trump?

Yes, he was invited by the president of the US.

Will Ronaldo play in the World Cup next year?

Yes, he has confirmed he will play and this will be his final World Cup.

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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.