Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged to promote lasting world peace for future generations following his second meeting with then-United States President Donald Trump at the White House on November 19. The encounter, which took place in Washington D.C., garnered significant global attention and surprise.
This high-profile meeting came less than two weeks after the Portuguese football icon publicly expressed his support for President Trump and his desire for a direct meeting. Ronaldo’s wish was quickly granted as he received an invitation from the US President for a private discussion in the historic Oval Office.
It was the second time Ronaldo, currently playing for Saudi club Al Nassr, had been present at the White House. His first appearance was on November 18, during a formal dinner reception for American and Saudi dignitaries. During that occasion, Ronaldo was reportedly accompanying Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman, who was on his first visit to the United States in seven years for discussions with President Trump. This provided a unique opportunity for the former Real Madrid star, known for his good relationship with the Saudi Crown Prince, to meet the American leader in person.
Photographs posted on the official White House Facebook page captured the cheerful demeanor of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and his fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, during their meeting with President Trump. The images showed Ronaldo engaged in an animated and joyful conversation with the President.
Ronaldo had previously articulated his desire to meet with the US leader specifically to discuss matters pertaining to world peace. Following his latest encounter with President Trump, the former Juventus and Manchester United forward took to Instagram to express his gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering enduring global peace.
In his Instagram post, Ronaldo wrote, “I am truly grateful to the US President for this invitation and the warm welcome from you and the First Lady to me and my future wife during our visit. Each of us holds something special and a similar meaning in contributing to the world. And I am ready to play my part in encouraging future generations to build courage, responsibility, and lasting peace.”
Subsequently, an official White House video was released, showcasing President Trump guiding the captain of the Portuguese national team on a tour around the White House premises. The video clip captured the five-time UEFA Champions League winner sharing lighthearted moments and engaging in enjoyable conversation with the President throughout the tour.
