Cristiano Ronaldo has made a heartfelt gesture by gifting a signed jersey to US President Donald Trump, accompanied by a special message advocating for peace.
The jersey was presented to President Trump by António Costa, president of the European Council, during the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
The signed jersey features a touching message from Ronaldo, reading, “To President Donald J. Trump, Playing for Peace.” Costa shared photos of the moment on X, writing, “To President @realdonaldtrump. Playing for peace.
As a team.” When presented with the jersey, Costa mentioned there’s a “special message” on it. After reading the message, President Trump responded positively, saying, “Oh, I like that. Playing for peace.” He then held up the jersey, adding, “That’s great”.
This gesture by Ronaldo coincides with escalating global tensions, and it highlights his commitment to promoting peace and humanitarian initiatives. Ronaldo has consistently advocated for global peace, voicing concerns about violence and unrest ¹.
Margo Martin, special assistant and communications advisor to President Trump, shared a video of the moment, showcasing Costa gifting the jersey to Trump. The video captures Trump’s appreciation for Ronaldo’s message.