WATCH: IShowSpeed rocks Cristiano Ronaldo shirt at Lionel Messi's Club World Cup debut — and gets ignored by the Inter Miami star

The YouTube sensation attended the opening Club World Cup game wearing Ronaldo’s face on a shirt during the Herons’ clash against Al Ahly

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WHAT HAPPENED
YouTube sensation IShowSpeed attended an Inter Miami match during the FIFA Club World Cup while prominently wearing a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt despite Lionel Messi being the headlining star. During the game, Speed approached former Argentina and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero, asking for assistance in meeting Messi. Rather than facilitating the meeting, Aguero playfully teased the YouTube star about his choice to wear his former teammate's rival's jersey, creating a lighthearted moment of rejection that quickly went viral.

WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA POSTED
IShowSpeed tried to get Messi's attention in the Hard Rock Stadium tunnel, but was ignored by the Argentine as he walked toward the pitch.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This encounter exemplifies how social media personalities are reshaping traditional sports fandom and access. Speed has built his online persona largely around exaggerated Ronaldo fandom, turning his sports preference into entertainment. The moment also reflects how the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry continues to resonate globally despite their star-power on the field slowly fading as they grow older.

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WHAT’S NEXT?
Inter Miami drew 0-0 to Al Ahly in their opening game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and will face FC Porto next on June 19 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

WHAT HAPPENED