Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince
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• US President Donald Trump praises Ronaldo and highlights strengthening US-Saudi relations
• Ronaldo’s presence reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing investment in global sports and international image building
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended an official black-tie dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, joining Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to the US capital.
The 40-year-old Portuguese football star arrived with his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, and was seated among prominent guests including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Musk’s presence marked his first return to the White House since stepping down from his Department of Government Efficiency role in April.
During the dinner, US President Trump praised Ronaldo, telling guests: “My son is a big fan of Ronaldo, and Barron got to meet him. I think he respects his father a little bit more now that I introduced you.” He added: “Thank you for being here, it is an honour.”
Ronaldo has spoken positively about Trump in the past, once describing him as “one of the guys who can help change the world.”
To mark the evening, Ronaldo posed for photos with several attendees, including Rodríguez, Musk, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, entrepreneur David Sacks, and members of the Trump administration.
Great night! pic.twitter.com/XfdC9bJqP4
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) November 19, 2025
