Popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, known for his enthusiasm and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, found himself in direct contact with his idol through a group chat initiated by fellow YouTuber MrBeast. The interaction unfolded as part of an ongoing collaboration between MrBeast and Ronaldo, aimed at boosting the football star’s burgeoning YouTube channel.
### **The Exchange**
During a live stream, IShowSpeed revealed details of the text he sent to Ronaldo in the group chat:
> *”Hey Ronaldo, It’s Speed, we met about last year. I just wanted to say hi, and hopefully we can meet again soon. Cheers.”*
MrBeast introduced Speed in the chat with a message that read:
> *”Ronaldo, this is Speed, the biggest streamer in the world, he wanted to say hi.”*
### **Background**
Speed’s admiration for Ronaldo has been well-documented, with the streamer often expressing his fanboy excitement over the Portuguese icon. The two first met in 2023, an emotional moment for Speed that became a highlight of his career. He has been vocal about his desire to collaborate further with Ronaldo, and this interaction appears to bring that possibility closer.
### **Ronaldo’s Foray into YouTube**
Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel in August 2024, focusing on his personal life and behind-the-scenes content. In just a month, the channel garnered over 60 million subscribers, demonstrating his global appeal. MrBeast, the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber with 335 million followers, suggested Ronaldo invite influential figures like IShowSpeed and NFL legend Tom Brady to collaborate and grow his channel further.
### **MrBeast’s Stance in the GOAT Debate**
Despite collaborating with Ronaldo, MrBeast stirred controversy earlier this year when he sided with Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate. In a video, he joked about Messi’s reported favorite drink and commented:
> *”Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants to surpass me in subscribers… Messi, you are officially the best soccer player in history; you are the GOAT, the debate is over.”*
### **Looking Ahead**
The group chat hints at the potential for future collaborations between Ronaldo and Speed, which would delight fans of both the streamer and the footballer. With Ronaldo’s YouTube ambitions and Speed’s growing influence in the digital space, such a partnership could be a major hit.