• The US president did not miss the opportunity to point out Ronaldo's personal influence on his work

The Portuguese football star and captain of his national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed his sincere gratitude to US President Donald Trump for welcoming him and his fiancée to the White House during a brief visit to the US capital.

Ronaldo chose social media to document the high-profile meeting, sharing three photos with Trump and Georgina Rodríguez.

He captioned the images, saying: "Thank you, Mr. President, for your kind invitation and the warm welcome extended to me and my fiancée, Georgina."

The athlete added a broader message about his inspirational role: "Each of us has something valuable to offer, and I am fully ready to play my part in inspiring new generations to build a future defined by courage, responsibility, and lasting peace."

Ronaldo had attended a formal black-tie dinner hosted by Trump in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the presidential residence.

On the sidelines of the event, Trump expressed his delight at the presence of the global star, noting that the room included "some of the world’s greatest leaders, in both business and sports."

In a lighthearted comment, the US President also mentioned Ronaldo’s personal influence, joking: "As you know, my youngest son, Barron, is one of Ronaldo’s biggest fans, and I believe his respect for me has grown tremendously because of this visit."

These statements highlight Ronaldo’s significant influence beyond football, establishing him as a global figure impacting politics and diplomacy.