NEW YORK: Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for hosting him and his fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, during an official visit.
In an Instagram post featuring a photo of himself and Georgina Rodriguez alongside Trump, Ronaldo expressed appreciation for the invitation and the warm welcome extended by the President and the First Lady.
The caption read, “Thank you, Mr. President, for your invitation and for the warm welcome you and the First Lady gave me and my future wife, @georginagio.”
“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,” he added.
Ronaldo had attended a Black-Tie Dinner hosted by Trump in honor of the Saudi Crown PrinceMohammed bin Salman Al Saud, an event that also drew notable figures including Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
During his speech, Trump revealed that his youngest son, Barron, is an admirer of the Al Nassr forward. “You know my son is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo… And Barron got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now. Just the fact that I introduced you,” Trump said, drawing laughter from the audience.
Following his trip to the United States, his first since 2014, Ronaldo is set to return to Saudi Arabia to rejoin Al Nassr ahead of their upcoming clash against Al Khaleej on Sunday.
Agencies