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At an extravagant dinner organized by President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire Elon Musk were among the guests. Ronaldo, a player for the Saudi club Al Nassr, sat close to Trump, who mentioned that his son, Barron, is a big fan of the footballer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present at the event to discuss the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA. Musk, who has had a tumultuous relationship with Trump, was seen interacting with other guests, a sign that tensions between them have eased. Trump praised the Saudi prince as a "man of leadership," defending him in connection with the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. This dinner underscores the close ties between the USA and Saudi Arabia.