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Darren Watkins Jr., often known as IShowSpeed, has become a household name in the streaming community. With over 15.3 million subscribers and counting, he is a rising YouTube streamer. Aside from the streaming community, he has also gained popularity among soccer fans.

This American streamer has developed a strong passion for soccer. He was also one of the few famous figures to livestream the latest FIFA World Cup. Now those who are wondering about how he started liking this global sport, then the reason is his admiration for the Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Watkins dedicated a song to Ronaldo to convey his love and admiration for him. He even got the soccer player’s likeness tattooed on his arm. All of this clearly demonstrates Speed’s admiration for Ronaldo. So, Twitch streamer Adin Ross came up with the ideal birthday present for the 18-year-old.

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Adin Ross gave IShowSpeed a Cristiano Ronaldo statue

On January 21, IShowSpeed turned 18. He celebrated his birthday at fellow streamer Adin Ross’ house. These two streamers have become excellent friends, and they even collaborated together to react to the Argentina-Mexico FIFA World Cup match. Further, the two recently appeared in an interview together.

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Adin had Speed blindfolded as he prepared to give him the best birthday gift. The Twitch streamer gave the 18-year-old a soccer ball. It wasn’t just any ordinary soccer ball, because it was signed by Speed’s idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. Adin even showed a certificate proving its legitimacy.

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But this wasn’t the only wonderful birthday present for Speed from Adin Ross. The Twitch streamer stunned Watkins with a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo. After witnessing the statue, the YouTube streamer couldn’t hold his emotions and shouted, “Oh my god! Ronaldo! Sewy! Ronaldo for my birthday!”

Furthermore, this statue was created by YouTuber Matthew Beem, who is known for creating incredible custom items. He previously built a special car for MrBeast and drove 1600 miles to present it to the “YouTube King.” Further, the Cristiano Ronaldo statue he made for IShowSpeed was roughly the same height as the Portuguese player.

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This was without a doubt the best birthday present for IShowSpeed, the self-proclaimed biggest Cristiano Ronaldo admirer. Share your thoughts about Adin Ross’ gift to the YouTube streamer.