Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted streamer IShowSpeed one of the most exclusive pieces of memorabilia from the FIFA World Cup 2026, sending him the game-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots he wore during what is widely expected to be the final World Cup campaign of his international career.The emotional moment unfolded live during IShowSpeed’s watchalong of Spain’s quarter-final victory over Belgium, when the YouTube star opened a package from Ronaldo and discovered the gold boots inside. Visibly stunned, Speed was told he now owned one of only two pairs of the limited-edition boots produced by Nike.
A special gift after Portugal’s early exit
According to reports, Ronaldo had originally intended to hand the boots to IShowSpeed in person if Portugal had progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals.However, those plans changed after Portugal’s tournament came to an end with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, a match that also marked Ronaldo’s final appearance at a FIFA World Cup.Rather than abandoning the idea, the Portugal captain reportedly ensured the boots were shipped directly to one of his biggest supporters instead.The delivery came while Speed was livestreaming Spain’s quarter-final against Belgium on Friday, creating one of the most memorable off-field moments of the tournament.Having been left heartbroken by Portugal’s elimination earlier in the week, Speed reacted with visible emotion as he carefully unboxed the gift before showing the boots to his audience.
Why the boots are so significant
The boots are not standard match footwear. They belong to Nike’s limited-edition Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” collection, a special release created to celebrate Ronaldo becoming the first men’s player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.Unlike commercially available versions, these were the actual boots worn by Ronaldo during Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, making them authentic match-used memorabilia from one of football’s most decorated players.Their significance has only grown following Portugal’s elimination, with the tournament now expected to stand as Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance.According to those present during the unboxing, only two pairs of the “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots exist, further adding to their rarity.
A fitting gift for one of Ronaldo’s biggest supporters
IShowSpeed has built a reputation as one of Ronaldo’s most passionate public supporters, regularly celebrating the Portugal captain across his livestreams and social media platforms.Throughout the World Cup, Speed closely followed Portugal’s campaign and reacted live to their matches, making little secret of his hope that Ronaldo could end his World Cup career with another deep tournament run.That journey ended against Spain in the Round of 16, preventing the anticipated quarter-final meeting with Belgium that many had expected.Instead, Spain advanced before defeating Belgium 2-1 to reach the semi-finals, while Ronaldo’s tournament concluded sooner than planned.Although Portugal’s campaign ended in disappointment, Ronaldo ensured one lasting memory emerged from it by sending a personal piece of World Cup history to one of his most devoted fans. Rather than remaining in his own collection, the game-worn “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots found a new home with the streamer whose admiration for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has become a defining part of his online identity.
