"Cristiano Ronaldo's visit to the White House on Tuesday reignited one of football's most familiar debates, after an official post from the White House's X account referred to the Portuguese star and Donald Trump as "Two GOATs." The post immediately drew attention, not only because Ronaldo was seated prominently during Trump's dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but because Lionel Messi now plays his club football in the United States with Inter Miami and was not mentioned at all."
"Many fans questioned why the administration chose to publicly label Ronaldo as a GOAT while overlooking Messi, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching and US soccer authorities heavily invested in promoting the Argentine's presence in the country. Others pointed out the inconsistency that Trump, in a previous interview, named Pele as his personal greatest player of all time rather than Ronaldo or Messi."
Cristiano Ronaldo visited the White House and sat prominently during Donald Trump's dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The White House's X account posted a photo calling Ronaldo and Trump "Two GOATs," which drew attention because Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami and is highly visible in the United States, was not mentioned. Fans questioned the omission amid 2026 World Cup preparations and US efforts to promote Messi. Trump recalled introducing Ronaldo to his son Barron and joked the meeting increased his son's respect. Ronaldo's Saudi-linked contracts and extension connect him to the kingdom's football project and diplomatic outreach.
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