Washington, Nov 20 (V7N) – Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo met U.S. President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, at a White House dinner on Tuesday, sparking widespread attention and discussions across social and traditional media.

The meeting occurred during a dinner held in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, attended by global business, sports, and political leaders. Cristiano Ronaldo, the 40-year-old Portuguese football icon, was present at the event, marking a high-profile encounter with 19-year-old Barron Trump.

During the dinner, former President Donald Trump humorously remarked, “Here are some of the biggest leaders in business, sports, and other fields. My son is a big fan of Ronaldo. And today, he got to meet him.” Trump added, addressing Ronaldo, “I think now he respects his father a little more because I arranged this meeting with you.” He also expressed his gratitude to Ronaldo and other attendees for joining the dinner.

Details of the conversation between Ronaldo and Barron Trump, or whether Donald Trump participated directly in it, have not been disclosed.

Ronaldo, who enjoyed a long and illustrious career with European clubs including Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United, joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr Club in 2023. He was brought in as the marquee player of the Saudi Pro League, which has signed multiple world-class players under high-value contracts.

In a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Ronaldo had expressed a desire to meet former President Trump one day, acknowledging Trump’s global significance. He also claimed that his global recognition surpasses that of the former president. While public opinion on the meeting remains divided, the encounter between Ronaldo and Barron Trump at the White House has become a focal point of conversation and media coverage.

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