Ronaldo and Musk Attend Trump’s White House Dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk were among the high-profile attendees at a lavish White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honor of visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Ronaldo, currently playing for Saudi club Al Nassr, arrived shortly before Trump and the crown prince, taking a prominent seat near the head of the table

The 40-year-old star, whose contract with Al Nassr expires this summer, continues to be a major figure in Saudi Arabia’s high-spending football project

Before the dinner, Trump shared a light moment with guests, revealing that his son Barron an avid football fan was thrilled to meet Ronaldo. “I think he respects his father a little bit more now,” Trump joked

Also in attendance was FIFA President Gianni Infantino, making yet another visit to the White House ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host

Ronaldo confirmed that next year’s tournament will “definitely” be his final World Cup appearance

Elon Musk’s presence signaled a mended relationship with Trump after their public fallout earlier in the year. Musk, dressed in a tuxedo, mingled with guests at a separate table

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The two had previously clashed over federal spending, and Trump had even threatened Musk with deportation following a sharp exchange

During his remarks, Trump praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as “a man of leadership,” reiterating earlier defenses of the prince despite international criticism related to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Writer : Mweru Mbugua