Fans spot personal message Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo gifted U.S. President Donald Trump a signed Portugal jersey featuring a personal message: “To President Donald J. Trump, playing for peace.” The gesture came shortly after Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Nations League by defeating Spain on penalties, marking his second major international trophy after Euro 2016. At 40, Ronaldo has confirmed he will continue playing for Al Nassr in the 2025/26 season and is preparing for his final World Cup next summer at age 41.

The shirt was presented to Trump by European Council President Alberto Costa during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. Trump expressed appreciation for the gift, calling the message “great.” This comes amid criticism of his handling of both domestic immigration raids and the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Earlier this year, Trump signed an executive order reaffirming U.S. support for the Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host. He recently celebrated his 79th birthday, making him the oldest inaugurated president in U.S. history, though Joe Biden still holds the record for oldest sitting president, having left office at 82.