Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a once-in-a-lifetime surprise to his biggest fan, gifting streamer IShowSpeed one of his ultra-rare, match-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The boots were created to commemorate Ronaldo’s groundbreaking feat as the first player to score in six different World Cups. Featuring a bold metallic gold design with red accents, CR7 branding and scorpion motifs nodding to Nike’s iconic campaigns, only 2,026 pairs were made available to the public. The exact pair Ronaldo wore in competition is even scarcer, with reports confirming just two such game-used versions existed.
Portugal’s tournament run came to an end in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 loss to Spain on July 6. Ronaldo had intended to hand over the boots personally had his team reached the quarterfinals, but he followed through regardless. On July 10, during halftime of the Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinal match, a staffer delivered the white-wrapped package directly to Speed, who was in Los Angeles covering the World Cup live on stream.
The streamer’s unfiltered reaction quickly went viral. Initially puzzled as he opened the box, Speed’s excitement exploded once the deliverer explained the boots’ exclusivity.
“There’s only you and one other person in the entire world that have these boots… And he played with them in the World Cup,” the staffer told him.
“What?! Ronaldo’s getting me his own boots?!” Speed responded, visibly emotional. “There’s only two of these made in the whole world and Ronaldo gave these to me. Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! … I have the only special made Ronaldo boots in the world that he wore in the World Cup. Ronaldo, I love you! I’m going to cherish these boots… SIUUU!”
The moment, filled with screams and genuine hype, has been widely shared across social media, with fans praising Ronaldo’s class and thoughtfulness toward the 20-year-old content creator, a vocal CR7 supporter for years.
Beyond the immediate thrill for Speed, the gift cements the boots as one of the most prized pieces of Ronaldo memorabilia from the 2026 tournament. It also highlights the Portuguese star’s enduring connection with fans even in the wake of a disappointing World Cup exit that many believe could mark his final appearance on the global stage.
