Influencer IShowSpeed receives game-worn cleats from Cristiano Ronaldo
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Influencer IShowSpeed received a gift of game-worn cleats from soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The cleats are a limited-edition Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "CR7 Gold Scorpion" model, used by Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup.
- IShowSpeed expressed his gratitude and excitement, calling it a treasured gift.
American content creator Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, received a remarkable gift from soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo: a pair of cleats worn by the star during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 21-year-old influencer, a vocal fan of Ronaldo, shared the moment during a live stream.
The gifted footwear is a limited-edition Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "CR7 Gold Scorpion." Ronaldo wore these cleats during his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where Portugal was eliminated by Spain. This particular pair is one of only two in existence worldwide, making it an exceptionally rare item.
The design of the golden cleats pays tribute to Ronaldo's historic achievement of being the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups. The shoes feature a metallic gold upper with gradient white details, a red Nike logo, "CR7" branding, and "GOAT" inscribed on the insole.
IShowSpeed was visibly ecstatic upon receiving the gift. "Ronaldo, I love you, thank you so much... I will treasure these cleats and play well in my next game. Siu!" he exclaimed. The influencer's passionate reaction and Ronaldo's generous gesture quickly became a trending topic on social media, with fans expressing admiration for both the athlete and the content creator.
Ronaldo, I love you, thank you so much... I will treasure these cleats and play well in my next game. Siu!
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.