In a stunning fusion of sports and diplomacy, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has made global headlines — not for a goal, but for a gesture.
| Donald Trump receives a shirt signed by Cristiano Ronaldo from the President of the European Council. |
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and growing speculation of U.S. involvement, Ronaldo sent U.S. President Donald Trump a signed Portugal jersey. But what truly caught the world's attention wasn’t the signature — it was the message inscribed within: “Playing for peace.”
The jersey was hand-delivered by European Council President António Costa during the G7 Summit in Canada, just before Trump abruptly exited following disagreements on the joint statement addressing the Middle East crisis.
Trump posed for a photo with the jersey, standing next to Costa, but the moment raised eyebrows. The stark contrast between Trump’s recent hawkish rhetoric and Ronaldo’s subtle but powerful call for peace underscored the surreal nature of the encounter.
Whether or not Ronaldo personally wrote the message, the symbolism was undeniable. At a time when diplomacy seems fragile, a global sports icon stepped forward — not with politics, but with purpose.
It’s a rare moment when the beautiful game enters the battlefield of geopolitics — and reminds the world that sometimes, the loudest message is a quiet plea for peace.
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