"We need the greatest" - Donald Trump urges Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the United States

US President Donald Trump has made a surprise appeal to legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Details: In classic Trump fashion, he spared no compliments, publicly hailing the Portuguese icon as “the greatest player of all time.”

“Ronaldo, you are the best. We NEED you in America,” the impassioned message reads.

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Fueling the buzz is a viral AI-generated video showing Trump and Ronaldo at the heart of the White House. In the AI-crafted footage, the president and the football legend turn the Oval Office into a makeshift pitch, showing off their skills.

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