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“These Are the Only Shoes I’ll Wear” – Die-Hard Cristiano Ronaldo Fan and YouTuber IShowSpeed Gets ‘Super Rare’ CR7 Shoes as a Gift

Published 03/14/2023, 1:52 PM EDT

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A gift from your idol, or having a piece of memorabilia etched in history, is still a dream for many. It may be an iconic glove of a legendary boxer or even a rare collectible of a WWE star. These items have a shining aura that creates excitement in the hearts of the fans. IShowSpeed, the popular streamer who is known for his eccentric videos, was lucky enough to receive certain memorabilia of his idol. Moreover, it seems like the 18-year-old could not contain his excitement.

IShowSpeed is an internet sensation who rose to fame with his content on popular football stars. From mispronouncing their names while playing FIFA to associations with other popular content creators, Speed has done it all. Now, he has become one of the most prominent faces that we see on the internet today.

IShowSpeed gets an exclusive CR7 Merchandise

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In a recent video, fans got to see Speed going sneaker shopping. The video made by Complex was surely an interesting one. However, the striking turn happened when Speed was shown one rare item. The interviewer showed Speed a pair of NIKE AIR Max ‘Golden Patchwork’. The streamer, in his excitement, quickly snatched it from the interviewer’s clutches.

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The young streamer further joked and was seen taking a sniff of the shoes while making a face. When the truth behind the sneaker was revealed to him, Speed was left baffled. Complex earlier did a shoot with soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, which featured the same pair of iconic shoes. The video eventually became one of their pieces of content.

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Seemingly  Speed really wanted his hands on the rare item. Moreover, the 18-year-old was adamant about getting the pair even though they did not match his size. Later the item was given to him as a complementary gesture by Complex. “These Are the Only Shoes I’ll Wear” stated Speed after getting these prized items.

Speed then was seen talking about his idol. He expressed how impressed he was with Ronaldo. Talking about what aspects made him a fan of Cristiano, the streamer mentioned Ronaldo’s work ethic and discipline in working on his physique. Additionally, he loves Portuguese people and was seen appreciating them for being one of the most hygienic people that he ever encountered. He ended up saying CR7 is the ‘man’.

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We could see Speed at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup where he was cheering his heart out for the soccer icon. These pair of shoes sure will be a memorable memento for the young streamer.

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Aravind Menon

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Aravind Menon is an eSports content writer at EssentiallySports. With a graduate degree in English Honours and post graduate degree in Literary and Cultural Studies, writing has always been a passion for Aravind. He has a keen interest in sports and occasionally enjoys watching sporting events.
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Jayant Chhabra