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Cristiano Ronaldo’s visit to the White House has ended and he appeared grateful for the opportunity in a recent Instagram post.
The 40-year-old living legend thanked President Donald Trump for bringing him into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
“Thank you Mr. President for your invitation and for the warm welcome you and the First Lady gave me and my wife-to-be. Each of us has something meaningful to give and I stand ready to do my part as we inspire new generations to build a future defined by courage, responsibility and lasting peace,” Ronaldo wrote.
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Cristiano Ronaldo thanked President Donald Trump for his “warm welcome” during the soccer star’s visit to the White House this week. (White House)
The White House and Ronaldo shared a video of the two walking around the White House with the caption, “Two GOATS. CR7 x 45/47.”
Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, was at the White House dinner for the Saudi crown prince. It was the first time Ronaldo had been to the United States in almost 10 years. His current two-year contract is reportedly worth around $400 million.
“My son is a big fan of Ronaldo,” Trump said during a speech to a group that included Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook. “And Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his dad a little more now that I’ve introduced you. Thank you for being here, it’s an honor.”
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying match between Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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Ronaldo has also shared how he feels for Trumpwho recently said during an interview with Piers Morgan that Trump is “one of the guys who can help change the world.”
With Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo will compete in his sixth tournament next summer in North America. He and Argentina’s Lionel Messi will make history when they take to the pitch as the only players ever to appear in six men’s World Cups.
Ronaldo said this will “definitely” be his last appearance for Portugal on the World Cup stage. There was a question about whether he would play in another tournament after the team’s stunning loss to Morocco in the previous World Cup.
Trump has also been heavily involved in the sport, and his FIFA task force is preparing for next year’s tournament, which will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates his goal on his 200th appearance for Portugal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group J match between Iceland and Portugal at Laugardalsvollur on June 20, 2023 in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Will Palmer/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 and ends on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
