Cristiano Ronaldo has once again caught the internet's attention in a touching gesture for one of his biggest fans. The Portuguese superstar gifted one of only two pairs of his ultra-rare game-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 ‘CR7 Gold Scorpion’ boots to popular streamer Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed.
The special gift arrived just after Portugal’s World Cup campaign ended with a round-of-16 defeat to Spain on July 6. But Ronaldo made it another great moment for the YouTube star by giving away one of the most exclusive items from his football collection.
The golden 'CR7 Gold Scorpion' boots are significant in Ronaldo's long-standing career. This was the first time Ronaldo made history, the first person to score in six consecutive World Cups. Ronaldo debuted them during Portugal’s group-stage games in the past (including the match against Colombia), so they are a unique piece of football history.
And IShowSpeed has never hidden his admiration for Ronaldo, and he was overwhelmed when he received the gift. On the live stream, he opened the package, and instantly, he was aware of the famous golden boots.
"These are the ones he wore!"
The streamer wailed with joy as millions of viewers attended the moment live. Clips of his reaction showed up on social media, and fans celebrated Ronaldo’s gesture.
I show that speed is one of Ronaldo's most passionate fans. He has watched Ronaldo's games live, travelled from all over the world to meet his idol, and even driven a customized Lamborghini inspired by the Portuguese superstar. His dedication to Ronaldo is part of his online personality.+
IShowSpeed recibe un auténtico regalazo de Cristiano Ronaldo: las botas Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” que ha usado durante el Mundial.
— Terreno Viral (@terrenoviral) July 10, 2026
“Solo tú y otra persona en el mundo entero tenéis estas botas” pic.twitter.com/wdJbkoJaM0
Cristiano Ronaldo has been praised for rewarding such dedicated loyalty from fans worldwide. The gift was also priceless, as only two pairs of the game-worn boots are left. It also solidified Ronaldo’s deep relationship with his worldwide fans, showing he has appreciated those who have supported him throughout his career.
The exchange has generated large levels of support online, and football fans and content creators say it’s one of the most wholesome moments of the tournament. For IShowSpeed, to get boots from his lifelong hero is a dream come true— and a memory that will be very much one of the highlights of his career.
