VIDEO: IShowSpeed in Tears as Ronaldo’s World Cup Ends
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- American streamer IShowSpeed became emotional and cried after Portugal's World Cup elimination.
- He apologized to Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese fans, expressing his desire for Ronaldo to win the tournament.
- IShowSpeed has a well-documented admiration for Ronaldo, which began in 2021.
Internet personality Darren Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, was visibly distraught and brought to tears following Portugal's exit from the World Cup. The streamer watched as Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in their Round of 16 match, a result that marked a likely end to Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
No… no, bruh!
A video captured the moment IShowSpeed became overwhelmed with emotion as Ronaldo appeared on screen after the final whistle. He was heard repeatedly exclaiming, "No… no, bruh!" while struggling to contain his feelings. The streamer later shared another video extending apologies to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the Portuguese fanbase.
Ronaldo, I love you. I’m so sorry that you lost the World Cup. I’m sorry I was cheering for you. I wanted you to win. I genuinely wanted you to win.
"Ronaldo, I love you. I’m so sorry that you lost the World Cup. I’m sorry I was cheering for you. I wanted you to win. I genuinely wanted you to win," IShowSpeed said. He also addressed Portuguese fans, adding, "I’m sorry to everybody who was cheering for Ronaldo… I’m sorry Portugal as well. I love y’all… It sucks that the chapter has to end this way."
I’m sorry to everybody who was cheering for Ronaldo… I’m sorry Portugal as well. I love y’all… It sucks that the chapter has to end this way.
IShowSpeed's deep admiration for Ronaldo dates back to 2021, when his enthusiastic shouts of the footballer's iconic "Siuuu" celebration went viral. His dream of meeting his idol came true in June 2023, leading to a cordial relationship that includes birthday messages and gifts from Ronaldo. The streamer has also developed a friendship with Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
This honestly sucks… This is sad… Everything sucks right now.
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