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The Digest:

Cristiano Ronaldo was formally declared the "GOAT" by the White House after attending a state dinner with President Donald Trump. The high-profile meeting, which placed the football icon at the center of US-Saudi relations, reveals how athletic stardom can become a powerful currency in the geopolitical arena.

Key Points:
  • Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House state dinner with President Trump.
  • The White House social media account crowned him the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time).
  • He was part of the Saudi delegation honoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
  • Trump mentioned that his son Barron is a "big fan" of the footballer.
  • Ronaldo was seated among elites like Tim Cook and took a selfie with Elon Musk.
  • The event strengthens US-Saudi ties ahead of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid.
  • Ronaldo may play in the US soon, as Portugal plans a friendly against the USMNT.
This diplomatic embrace underscores how modern icons are increasingly leveraged as soft-power assets, where athletic legacy is celebrated on the world's most political stage.

Sources: The White House, Goal, Complete Sports

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