Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where Trump humorously noted that his son Barron now respects him more after meeting the soccer star. Ronaldo, who has become a prominent figure in the Saudi soccer league, was recognized for his influence and will be participating in the 2026 World Cup despite facing a ban for Portugal’s first match. The Crown Prince’s visit marks a significant diplomatic moment following years of isolation.
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