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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is once again in the headlines. The reason is a high-profile dinner organized at the White House, in which former US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were present. The event marked a new warmth in US-Saudi relations, and Ronaldo was one of the most talked-about faces at the event.
Celebrities attended the high-profile dinner
In this event organized in the East Room of the White House, Ronaldo was seated near the front VIP section. Where both Trump and Mohammed bin Salman addressed the guests. The guests also included celebrities from world’s biggest companies like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla founder Elon Musk. During the speech, Trump made special mention of Ronaldo and told that he has introduced his son Barron to Ronaldo. Trump joked that after introducing Ronaldo, his son “respects his father a little more now.”
Ronaldo is the superstar of Saudi League
Ronaldo has become the biggest face of Saudi football after joining Al-Nassr Club in 2022. According to reports, he has received a contract worth around $200 million every year. Even at the age of 40, his stardom did not diminish and he signed a new two-year extension in June this year.
His presence along with the Crown Prince is being considered as the global ‘branding’ of the Saudi football project.
Crown Prince’s White House visit also in discussion
This visit of the Crown Prince was also special because after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, there was a distance in US-Saudi relations. American agencies had admitted that this operation took place on the instructions of Mohammed bin Salman, although he has denied these allegations. This dinner is being considered as a sign of reducing tension between the two countries.
Ronaldo came to America after 2014
This rare visit of Cristiano Ronaldo to America has been in the news a lot. Because he has been seen here for the first time since 2014. In a report in 2017, the issue of old allegations against him came up again, although his lawyers had completely rejected it.
2034 World Cup, Ronaldo’s record and Trump’s presence
Saudi Arabia is hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup and Ronaldo has already claimed that it will be the “best World Cup ever”. Currently, Ronaldo is preparing to play for a record sixth time in next year’s World Cup. However, due to the recent red card, he may have to face suspension for the first match. His opponents will be decided by the draw to be held on December 5, in which the presence of Donald Trump is also considered certain.