Although the visit lasted only a few days, it solidified Cristiano Ronaldo's position in a country where his rival, world champion Lionel Messi of Argentina, has been a household name for years. The Portuguese star, who currently plays for Al Nassr and has previously represented Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, boosted his popularity in the United States, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico, during his recent visit with the Saudi delegation. The five-time Ballon d'Or holder took a selfie with his fiancée Georgina, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik and his wife on the sidelines of a presidential dinner.
