Read 3 minutesUpdated: 3 July 2026 10:05 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo superfan, IShowSpeed, got emotional after Ronaldo scored a penalty against Croatia in the Round of 32 game on Friday. The penalty was crucial for Portugal as they fell behind in the game after Ivan Perisic scored the opener for Croatia. Ronaldo’s penalty leveled the scores and then Goncalo Ramos scored the second goal in stoppage time to give Portugal a 2–1 win.
The American social media influencer was outside Toronto’s stadium as Ronaldo’s penalty went into the net, doing a signature backflip and then continuing Ronaldo’s siuuu celebration. He fell to the ground, his emotions pouring out in tears, and urged Portugal to score another goal, which they eventually did in the 94th minute.
“I never felt any fear (fear) like that,” Ronaldo said after the win. “Yes, nervous. But as always you have to be very positive for things to go well. I love those kinds of moments, I love those kinds of games,” he said. “I want to play every game like that.”
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“In the first half we dominated the game. After the goal we got a bit scared in the second half, but this is football,” Ronaldo said. “After the penalty, I think it was a bit better for us. We created some chances and I think at the end of the day we deserved to win the game.”
In a postgame interview with Fox, Ronaldo proudly showed off that he was wearing a Diogo Jota jersey and his number 21, a year after his teammate died in a car crash. “We knew it before the game. It was a very special moment. Today we talk to our group, the coincidence of a lifetime. It’s unbelievable.
The men, who are teammates at Real Madrid, shared a few laughs and hugs before the pre-match coin toss. After the match, the two met on the pitch, hugged and exchanged a few words.
“I played with Luca for many years,” Ronaldo said. “We are almost the same age. I think he is a football legend. He is still a football legend.”
Portugal will face Spain on Monday.