When it comes to meeting your heroes, as the chance arrives, it is a moment of pure joy and nervousness. For celebrities, it is no different. They have their heroes, people who inspired them, working in various fields: arts, sports, or even entrepreneurs. When IShowSpeed got the chance to meet soccer GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo, it was the stuff of dreams. However, it looks like Ronaldo had one more surprise for him!
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Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he already knew Speed was going to be present when the soccer player met the streamer!
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son told him IShowSpeed would be present
It is no secret Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. His fandom for the soccer superstar was initially one of the things that got him viral all across the Internet. Fans knew it was only a short period of time until Speed could meet his hero. Despite several attempts to make the meeting happen, it seemed like nothing was on the cards, until recently.
Ronaldo been knew about Speed ❤️🐐
“My son told me, that you’re going to be here” pic.twitter.com/utio2G5avC
— Speedy Updates (@SpeedUpdates1) June 17, 2023
Speed finally got the chance to meet Ronaldo in person. In what was like a dream for Speed, he finally met his idol. While the two met, Ronaldo revealed he already knew Speed would be present at the venue. It seems Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. watches Speed. He told his father Speed would be present, eventually leading to the two meetings. This would be a big moment for the social media star, knowing that someone as popular as Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. watches him and stays updated about what the streamer is up to.
IShowSpeed finally meets Cristiano Ronaldo and loses his mind 👀🤣 pic.twitter.com/CeY5jEI3km
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 17, 2023
Ronaldo continues to inspire his fans, bringing to rest Speed’s quest to meet his idol. In what was a heartwarming moment, Speed could not believe his eyes. He went down on his knees, repeating, “Oh my god, oh my god!” after which he hugged Ronaldo. Viewers could not help but feel the happiness of watching Speed meet Ronaldo. Following this, Speed got a small video along with his star. Moreover, he went on to show Ronaldo the tattoo he got of the soccer legend.
In its entirety, the meeting was in the works for a long time. Speed was in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup when Portugal was knocked out. Heartbroken by his loved player’s loss, Speed maintained his resolve to meet Cristiano Ronaldo one day, ultimately succeeding!
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