Ronaldo and Salman expected to meet Trump at the White House, image: TCR via X
(The Post News) Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to three senior White House officials. The visit comes on the same day President Trump is scheduled to host Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Creating a high-profile convergence of global sport, politics, and diplomacy.
Ronaldo, currently at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Is believed to be in the United States on a private stopover. Officials confirmed that his visit to the White House is arranged and will include a brief sit-down with the president. While the agenda for the meeting has not been publicly detailed.
Insiders suggest the discussion may touch on global sports influence. The growing footprint of Saudi-backed football projects, and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S.
Investment in Sports
The timing has raised speculation about whether Ronaldo’s appearance is connected to the Crown Prince’s visit. Saudi Arabia has made aggressive moves to reshape international sport through major investments. Involving football, golf, and motorsport efforts in which Ronaldo has played a symbolic and commercial role. White House aides, however, maintained that the superstar’s visit is “separate but welcome.”
Ronaldo’s presence is expected to draw significant media attention. Marking a rare moment in which one of the world’s most famous athletes intersects directly with U.S. political leadership. Trump’s meeting adds another high-visibility chapter to his ongoing effort to position himself at the center. A center of major cultural and sporting conversations ahead of the World Cup.
Security preparations are already underway. Federal officials anticipating large crowds near Pennsylvania Avenue as fans attempt to catch a glimpse of the Portuguese forward. White House declined to say whether the two will hold a joint photo opportunity. Though such moments have historically been staples of presidential interactions with global sporting stars.
As both the Crown Prince’s delegation and Ronaldo arrive in Washington. The day is expected to be one of the most internationally watched of Trump’s schedule this month. Whether the meetings result in policy statements, sporting partnerships, or simply headline-grabbing. Imagery remains to be seen but for now, the world’s cameras will be firmly fixed on the White House.
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