"One of the greatest moments in Internet history", "Bigger moment than City's treble" - Fans react as IShowSpeed finally meets Cristiano Ronaldo
YouTube sensation IShowSpeed has finally met his hero Cristiano Ronaldo, and fans say that it has trumped Manchester City's treble triumph.
Speed has spent the last year and a half on a mission to meet his footballing idol. He tried to do so when the Portugal legend was at Manchester United. Last November, Speed visited Craven Cottage to watch the iconic forward in action against Fulham, but the 38-year-old Ronaldo wasn't part of the squad.
The American YouTuber then traveled to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but again failed to meet the Portugal captain. However, he took another chance at doing so when Cristiano Ronaldo was in action against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday (June 17).
The 18-year-old was finally granted his wish after watching Ronaldo and Co. beat Bosnia 3-0 in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier at the Estadio da Luz. He waited with eagerness at the stadium's car park. Lo and behold, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner pulled up in the backseat of a car and spotted the YouTuber.
Cristiano Ronaldo got out of the car, and Speed dropped to the floor in disbelief. A viral video shows the American:
"Omg Ronaldo!"
He then grabs a photo opportunity with the Al Nassr forward telling him he loves him and that he's a big fan. They then produced Ronaldo's trademark Siuuu celebration or Suiii as the YouTuber dubs it.
It ends a hilarious long-running saga involving the social media superstar and one of the game's greatest players. He also met the Portuguese legend's sister during the game and showed humility when doing so.
Fans are delighted that the YouTuber has finally met Ronaldo, with one Manchester United fan tweeting:
"Speed meeting Ronaldo is a bigger moment than City’s Treble in my book."
Another branded it:
"One of the greatest moments in Internet history. We love to see it."
Here's how Twitter reacted to Speed finally meeting Ronaldo:
i met him ronaldo🇵🇹 https://t.co/4k5Ch22zZ9
Speed meeting Ronaldo is a bigger moment than City’s Treble in my book
@ishowspeedsui most iconic pic of 2023 🐐🐐
@ishowspeedsui One of the greatest moments in Internet history. We love to see it.
@ishowspeedsui Thats honestly awesome man congrats🤝
@ishowspeedsui this is historic
@ishowspeedsui Congrats bro! Dreams do come true with dedication and hard work
Speed recreated Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic Siuu celebration last year
Speed was handed the opportunity to try and replicate his hero Cristiano Ronaldo during a charity game last year. The teenage internet sensation took part in the Sidemen charity match, which featured several fellow YouTubers such as KSI and MrBeast.
The American thought he had scored a memorable goal in the second half and wheeled away with delight at Charlton Athletic's Valley. He recreated Cristiano Ronaldo's Siuuu celebration.
However, referee Mark Clattenberg ruled him offside, much to his frustration. He marched over to the famous English official and gave him a telling-off before slapping him on the backside.
He may get another chance to try and score a legitimate goal and produce the celebration again. Speed is set to feature in the same charity game again on September 9, this time at West Ham United's London Stadium.