CR7 Gives IShowSpeed Game-Worn World Cup Cleats After Portugal's Exit

Sometimes the best moment of a tournament happens after you’re knocked out.

Cristiano Ronaldo just proved that by gifting streamer and devoted fan IShowSpeed a pair of his game-worn Mercurial Superfly 11 CR7 Gold Scorpion cleats during Speed’s livestream on Friday—a gesture that softened the sting of Portugal’s Round of 16 elimination. The cleats are no ordinary memorabilia. Only two pairs exist, and these particular shoes saw action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament itself.

Here’s where it gets interesting: Ronaldo had originally planned to hand them over if Portugal advanced past their Round of 16 match on Monday, but he wanted to make sure Speed ended up with them regardless of the outcome. That’s the kind of move that separates a superstar from just another famous athlete. IShowSpeed, a passionate CR7 fanatic who was visibly emotional after that Monday loss, got a genuine piece of World Cup history—the kind of artifact that defines a collector’s legacy.

The moment unfolded during Spain vs. Belgium’s quarterfinal matchup, the game Portugal would’ve played in had things gone differently. While Ronaldo and company watched from the sidelines, Speed received something money can’t always buy: the personal attention and respect of one of soccer’s all-time greats. It’s a reminder that authenticity matters, especially when a legend acknowledges a fan’s genuine devotion rather than just moving on to the next thing.

Portugal’s tournament may be over, but for IShowSpeed, this chapter just became unforgettable. And that’s worth more than any trophy.