A body language specialist has analyzed Cristiano Ronaldo’s behavior during his appearance at President Trump’s black-tie dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The event drew significant attention due to the high-profile guest list and Ronaldo’s growing connection to Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo attended the White House dinner with his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, joining figures such as Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. His presence stood out not only because of his global fame but also because of his central role in Saudi Arabia’s expanding football ambitions.

Since joining Al-Nassr in 2022, Ronaldo has become a key figure in Saudi Arabia’s Vision initiative, which aims to modernize the nation and diversify its economy beyond oil. As the Saudi Pro League’s most recognizable star, he continues to shape the country’s international sporting image.

The visit also fulfilled Ronaldo’s earlier wish to meet Donald Trump. During the dinner, Trump highlighted his son Barron’s excitement at meeting the football icon, joking that Barron “respects his father a little more now” after the introduction.

Body language expert Inbaal Honigman observed that Ronaldo appeared more modest and reserved than usual throughout the evening. She pointed to his slightly lowered head and folded arms as indicators that he was trying to stay unobtrusive amid the political spotlight.

Honigman also reviewed a group selfie shared on X by entrepreneur David Sacks. The photo featured Ronaldo surrounded by major political, tech, and sports figures, yet his expression appeared subdued.

According to Honigman, Ronaldo’s smile seemed polite but strained, missing the natural facial signals associated with genuine happiness. The tightness of his mouth and limited eye movement suggested he was maintaining composure rather than expressing excitement.

She contrasted this with Elon Musk’s expression in the same image, noting his raised cheeks and narrowed eyes as signs of authentic joy. The comparison made Ronaldo’s restrained demeanor even more noticeable, reinforcing her view that he was intentionally keeping a low profile at the high-stakes political event.