Cristiano Ronaldo created one of the most memorable off-field moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026 when he surprised YouTube sensation IShowSpeed with a pair of his game-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "CR7 Gold Scorpion" boots. This gift was revealed during Speed's live watchalong of Spain's quarter-final victory over Belgium.
As he opened the package in front of thousands of excited viewers, he quickly grasped just how special this moment was. The boots, which Ronaldo wore during Portugal's journey in the tournament, are not just rare collectibles for the streamer; they represent his remarkable achievement of scoring in six different World Cups, making them truly invaluable for one of his biggest fans.
The heartfelt gesture was even more poignant because Ronaldo had initially intended to give the boots to Speed in person if Portugal had made it to the quarter-finals. However, after Portugal's Round of 16 loss to Spain, that plan fell through. Despite this setback, Ronaldo still kept his word and sent the boots directly to the streamer, who had cheered him on throughout the tournament.
Jorge Jesus Keeps Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Future Open
Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2026 tournament with three goals in five matches and became the first men's player to score in six different FIFA World Cups, spanning from 2006 to 2026. Ronaldo also finished his World Cup career with 11 goals in 27 appearances. Portugal's exit from the World Cup has sparked some significant changes behind the scenes. The Portuguese Football Federation wasted no time after the loss to Spain, bringing in seasoned coach Jorge Jesus to take over from Roberto Martinez.
During his introduction in Lisbon, the 71-year-old made it clear that Cristiano Ronaldo's international career might not be finished just yet, as he said, "I haven't spoken to Cris (Cristiano Ronaldo) yet. He will never be a problem for the national team or for me. When the time comes to make a decision, I will speak with Cris and with everyone else individually. Cris is a symbol of Portugal. He will go down in history. It has been a great pleasure working with him. He is incredibly easy to work with."
Jesus mentioned that he plans to have a conversation with Ronaldo before making any final decisions. The new coach emphasized that age wouldn’t be the main factor; instead, he would focus on fitness and performance. Having previously worked with Ronaldo at Al Nassr, Jesus pointed out that the veteran player still consistently covers around eight kilometers per match and can hit speeds over 25 km/h. Last season, Ronaldo played in 31 matches under Jesus, being substituted 16 times without any issues, which only reinforced the coach's belief that Portugal's all-time great still has a part to play.
