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Screenshots of Cristiano Ronaldo wishing happy birthday to Darren "IShowSpeed" went viral on social media on January 22, 2025. The YouTuber turned 20 on January 21, and posted photos of his birthday (including a CR7-themed cake) on Instagram. It appears that Ronaldo came across the post and sent his superfan well-wishes.
For context, IShowSpeed is a massive fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. From owning a Lamborghini Huracan with a custom CR7 wrap to chains with the footballer's likeness, the YouTuber is not shy about obsessing with the Portuguese star athlete. Darren also unveiled a Ronaldo-themed setup at his house a few weeks ago.
Naturally, getting a birthday wish from the footballer was a big deal for Speed, and fans reshared screenshots from Instagram. In the screenshots, Cristiano Ronaldo wrote:
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"Happy Birthday, Speed! Hope your day was great. Stay wild and fast!"
"speed rly living his dream life": Fans react to Cristiano Ronaldo wishing IShowSpeed a happy birthday on Instagram
IShowSpeed is currently doing his South America tour and was in Argentina when his girlfriend Vanessa surprised him in a bar. The streamer had no idea Vanessa was going to show up, and it appears that his team had hidden her arrival in the country from the streamer.
At the party in the bar, the streamer had an emotional moment with his girlfriend and thanked her for arranging for two huge birthday cakes. One was themed after his favorite anime One Piece, and the other after Cristiano Ronaldo.
IShowSpeed's fans were very excited after Cristiano Ronaldo wished the streamer a happy birthday. Some claimed the YouTuber was living his dream after getting birthday wishes from his idol.
"speed rly living his dream life," said @Angelica_Reed1.
A few claimed the streamer was probably doing quadruple backflips in celebration.
"I know Speed’s doing quadruple backflips somewhere reading that comment," wrote @royal_bobby24.
Others praised his "motion."
"Insane motion Icl," said @Juicy112_.
Some fans clamored for the streamer to collaborate with the footballer.
"Their collab stream must happen this year," wrote @RileyTaugor.
While IShowSpeed has been trying to collaborate with Cristiano Ronaldo ever since the football star started his YouTube channel, the closest he has gotten was when Jimmy "MrBeast" put them in the same video last year. However, the two were in different segments. IShowSpeed later called out MrBeast regarding this, and Jimmy appeased the streamer by adding him to a group chat with Ronaldo.
