Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez were captured in a tender, private moment before stepping into the global spotlight at a prestigious White House dinner on Tuesday night.
A Glamorous Evening at the White House
The couple attended President Donald Trump's soiree honouring Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Before the main event, an intimate video shared online revealed the pair sharing nervous yet excited glances in an elevator, their coy exchange captured perfectly in the mirrored walls as they prepared to join the world's elite.
Rodriguez, the 31-year-old model and influencer from Buenos Aires who became engaged to the 40-year-old football superstar earlier this year, looked breathtaking in a sleek navy blue Guy Laroche gown. The elegant dress, previously worn by Hilary Swank when she won an Academy Award in 2005, featured long sleeves, a high neck, and a dramatic open back that highlighted her enviable figure.
She completed her sophisticated look with stunning earrings featuring a cluster of diamonds and a large blue gemstone, her dark hair pulled back in a simple bun. Ronaldo complemented his partner perfectly, looking handsome in a classic tuxedo with his hair cut short.
Trump's Personal Tribute to Ronaldo
During his speech at the dinner, which gathered some of the planet's most recognisable and influential figures, President Trump made a personal tribute to the Al-Nassr footballer. He revealed that meeting Ronaldo had earned him newfound respect from his football-obsessed 19-year-old son, Barron.
"This room is loaded up with the biggest leaders in the world - business, sports..." Trump stated. "My son is a big fan of Ronaldo... Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his father a little bit more now - just the fact that I introduced you."
This public acknowledgement came after Ronaldo had recently expressed his desire to meet the president during an interview with Piers Morgan, stating his belief that Trump could help advance world peace.
Mingling with Tech Titans and Global Leaders
The glamorous couple posed for group photographs in the East Room of the White House alongside tech moguls including Elon Musk and Greg Brockman. Later in the evening, a selfie posted by tech founder David Sacks showed Ronaldo, Rodriguez, Musk, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick together inside the event.
The White House officially commemorated the occasion by sharing footage on Wednesday morning of Ronaldo and Trump walking side by side next to The Presidential Walk of Fame, captioning the video "Two GOATS" and "CR7 x 45/47". Rodriguez was briefly seen walking alongside the pair.
Ronaldo's connection to Saudi leadership extends beyond this diplomatic event through his position as a player for the Al-Nassr club in the Saudi Pro League. He and Rodriguez, who have been together since 2016, are parents to daughters Alana, seven, and two-year-old Bella.
