Cristiano Ronaldo, the forward playing for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr club, has made his first statement regarding US President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House.
Idman.Biz reports that Ronaldo thanked Trump for his sincere attitude and stated that the gift of the golden key holds special meaning for him.
"Thank you, Mr. President, for your invitation and the warm welcome you showed me and my future wife, Georgina," the footballer said.
Ronaldo also emphasized his readiness to contribute to inspiring future generations: "Each of us can do something meaningful for the world, and I am ready to inspire new generations for a future built on courage, responsibility, and lasting peace."
It should be noted that Ronaldo's visit to the White House and Trump's gift of a golden key have been widely discussed in both US and world media.