Cristiano Ronaldo is making waves online for his recent revelation about his admiration for U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, the football icon expressed his desire to meet POTUS Trump, saying he respects him as "someone who can make things happen."Cristiano Ronaldo stated:"If the world is at peace, that is our goal. And that’s my main objective: to meet Trump and talk about world peace. If you can make it happen, he is someone I'd really like to sit down with."Ronaldo added:"I wish one day to meet him, he is one of those people I really like. I think he can make things happen, and I like people like that. I hope the world finds a path to peace soon. That is what I am looking for. And someday, if I get the chance to sit down with him, I will tell him what we have in common. But I will keep it to myself until that moment."Netizens reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's statement, saying:"This is why Messi is the goat"HARD FACTOR @HardFactorNewsLINKThis is why Messi is the goatInternet reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo saying he admires Donald Trump and hopes to meet him somedayPop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post that,"Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to meet Donald Trump and that he admires his leadership: “I hope to sit down with him someday because he’s one of those people I really like. I think he can make things happen, and I respect people like that.”"Netizens were notably quick to jump into the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's revelation. Below are some of their remarks:"And the crowd is silent. But yall had so much to say when Nicki showed appreciation towards him for talking abt Christians being killed in Nigeria. Yall didn’t have nothing to say when Beyonce and JayZ hosted a charity event with the Trump family. Had them sitting at their table too. Bunch of clowns I tell ya.", noted a netizen."And yet if Trump were to referee one of your matches, you would not be able to score as there wouldn't be any penalty kicks awarded.", declared another."That’s such a wild crossover Ronaldo x Trump sounds like the most unpredictable dinner table ever. One talking about goals, the other about “making deals,” both convinced they are the GOAT. The confidence in that room would need its own oxygen supply ⚽🇺🇸", commented a third.Others also chimed in:"Cristiano Ronaldo stands as a global icon whose drive on the field mirrors his passion for fostering peace off it. Sending that signed jersey to Donald Trump inscribed with playing for peace captures his vision perfectly. Trump in turn embodies the bold leadership that turns bold ideas into action and I admire how these two forces might align to inspire real change on the world stage. A meeting between them could spark conversations that ripple far beyond sports or politics straight into hope for unity.", penned an X user."Cristiano Ronaldo on a legendary speed run of making the entire internet hate him", commented another."Speed in shambles rn", wrote a third.The Portuguese star also revealed that he recently sent Donald Trump a signed Al Nassr jersey with the message: "President Donald J. Trump, playing for peace."Also Read: What is Nikki Glaser's net worth in 2025? Comedian makes her Saturday Night Live hosting debutWhat is Bryce Harper's net worth in 2025? Fortune explored as MLB star allegedly faces threat from league official after Rob Manfred dispute