Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing in Saudi Arabia, is set to visit the White House this Thursday, coinciding with the Saudi Arabian leaders presence in Washington. This visit marks Ronaldos first known trip to the US since 2016. Despite past allegations of sexual assault, Ronaldo has maintained his innocence and has been a key figure in Saudi Arabias modernization efforts since joining the Saudi Pro League in 2023. His high-profile deal and recent contract extension have made him footballs first billionaire player. This visit underscores Saudi Arabias strategy of investing in high-profile individuals to boost its global image in sports and tourism, with Ronaldo expressing a desire to discuss world peace with leaders.

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