U.S. President Donald Trump was recently presented with a signed Cristiano Ronaldo jersey carrying a heartfelt message of unity.
The gift was handed over by António Costa, President of the European Council, during a meeting on Monday in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
The Portuguese football icon had inscribed the jersey with a personalized note that read: “To President Donald J. Trump – Playing for Peace.”
António shared photos of the moment on X, including a close-up of the message, writing: “To President @realdonaldtrump. Playing for peace. As a team.”
Margo Martin, Trump’s special assistant and communications advisor, also posted a video showing the exchange. In the clip, António tells Trump there’s a “special message” on the jersey. After hearing it, Trump responds enthusiastically: “Oh, I like that. Playing for peace.” Holding the jersey up, he adds: “That’s great.”