US President Donald Trump has sparked global attention after sharing an AI-generated video in which he appears to play soccer with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo inside the Oval Office. The digitally created clip, posted on his social media account, features the duo exchanging passes, juggling the ball and moving around the iconic desk. The post came just two days after Ronaldo’s real-life visit to the White House, adding to the public interest surrounding the meeting.
A surreal scene in the Oval Office
The video depicts Trump and Ronaldo heading a ball that drops from above, casually passing it across the room and showing off playful footwork. In one moment, the AI-generated Trump spins to intercept the ball before kicking it toward the viewer, ending the video with a dramatic screen-shattering effect.
Trump’s post followed a formal dinner with Ronaldo and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the delegation’s visit to Washington. Ronaldo later reposted a slow-motion video of himself walking alongside Trump inside the White House, captioned “TWO GOATS, CR7 x 45/47,” which quickly went viral.
“My son is a big fan of Ronaldo”
During the dinner, Trump remarked that his son Barron was thrilled to meet Ronaldo, joking that the encounter earned him “more respect” at home. Ronaldo’s appearance marked one of his rare public visits to the US in recent years.
Mixed reactions from fans
Ronaldo’s meeting with the president prompted divided reactions online, with some supporters praising the moment while others criticized it. The football star had previously expressed his desire to meet Trump, calling him “one of the people I’d like to sit down with.”
