Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted streamer IShowSpeedone of the most exclusive pieces of memorabilia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sending him the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 ‘CR7 Gold Scorpion’ boots that 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 viewing of Spain’s quarter-final win over Belgium, when the YouTube star opened a Ronaldo package and discovered the golden boots inside. Visibly stunned, Speed is said to now own one of only two pairs of limited edition boots produced by Nike.
A special gift after the first exit from Portugal
According to reports, Ronaldo had originally planned to hand over the boots to IShowSpeed in person if Portugal had progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.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.Instead of abandoning the idea, the Portugal captain ensured the boots were shipped directly to one of his biggest supporters instead.The delivery came as Speed was live streaming Spain’s quarter-final against Belgium on Friday, creating one of the most memorable off-field moments of the tournament.Having been heartbroken by Portugal’s elimination earlier in the week, Speed takes care of, he unwraps the gift before showing the boots to his audience.
Why boots are so significant
The boots are not standard match footwear. They belong to the limited edition Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” collection, a special release created to celebrate Ronaldo becoming the first male player to score in six FIFA World Cup tournaments.Unlike the commercially available versions, these were the actual boots worn by Ronaldo during Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, making for authentic match-used memorabilia from one of football’s most decorated players.His significance has only grown following Portugal’s elimination, with the tournament now expected to be 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 on his livestreams and social media platforms.Throughout the World Cup, Speed has been following Portugal’s campaign closely and reacting 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 progressed before defeating Belgium 2-1 to reach the semi-finals, while Ronaldo’s tournament concluded earlier than expected.Although Portugal’s campaign ended in disappointment, Ronaldo ensured a lasting memory emerged from him by sending a personal piece of World Cup history to one of his most devoted fans. Instead of staying in his own collection, the game-worn “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots have 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.