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Cristiano Ronaldo received a huge shout-out from the US President Donald Trump during his visit to the White House dinner on Tuesday, joining a group of guests including Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Trump acknowledged Ronaldo’s special presence while addressing the guests, saying, "This room is loaded up with the biggest leaders in the world." Trump revealed that his youngest son, Barron Trump, had the opportunity to meet Ronaldo. "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," Trump said, as the guests laughed. “Just the fact that I introduced you."

He added, "Thank you for being here, it's an honour." The veteran footballer went on to express his gratitude for the US President, saying that he is "one of the guys who can help change the world," according to USA Today.

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Notably, Ronaldo has been the face of the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Nassr from Manchester United at the end of 2022 on a reported USD 200 million-a-year contract. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo is set to play at a record sixth edition of the World Cup 2026 after Portugal qualified Sunday for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. However, the legendary footballer likely will be banned by FIFA for Portugal’s first game next June after getting his first red card for the national team.

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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA introduced a fast-track bidding process two years ago that helped ensure there was no rival bid. Ronaldo was quick to promote that bid, saying last December, when the Saudi win was confirmed, "after what I see, I'm more convinced that 2034 will be the best World Cup ever."

Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as one of the most prolific goal-scorers in world football. So far, Ronaldo has scored 83 goals in 85 appearances for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League. Overall, he has scored 109 goals in 122 games for the Riyadh-based team.

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