In what has become one of the year’s most unexpected high-profile friendships, President Donald Trump has once again heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing details of a recent phone call between the two. Their bond began earlier this year when they met at the White House during a major event with world business leaders, where Trump described Ronaldo’s appearance as a “real honour.”

The relationship has since blossomed into a mutually admiring connection. Ronaldo, who previously called Trump one of the “guys that can help to change the world,” fulfilled his wish to meet the U.S. President during a Saudi delegation visit last month. Trump praised the Portuguese superstar as “an extraordinary guy, not only as an athlete, but also as a person,” even joking that the meeting earned him newfound respect from his son Barron, a passionate Ronaldo fan. The White House amplified the moment by captioning their footage “Two GOATs,” while Trump presented Ronaldo with a symbolic gold key to the White House.

Now, Trump has revealed that the pair recently spoke again in a private phone call, suggesting their rapport continues to grow behind the scenes. With sports, politics and global influence intertwining in this unexpected alliance, what could this rising friendship mean on the world stage going forward? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news