Cristiano Ronaldo’s comment for IShowSpeed breaks Instagram records

Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday message to IShowSpeed became Instagram's second most-liked comment with 2.3M likes.

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s birthday message to streaming star IShowSpeed has gone viral, setting a new Instagram record as the platform’s second most-liked comment ever.

IShowSpeed, who turned 20 on January 21, 2025, was on tour in South America when he received the surprise of a lifetime—a personal birthday greeting from his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

 

 

 

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“Happy Birthday, Speed! Hope your day was great. Stay wild and fast!” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram. The heartfelt comment left Speed overwhelmed with emotion, admitting in a video that he cried in the middle of an airport upon seeing it.

“[It was] the best birthday gift that I could ever receive,” Speed shared. “The man himself, Cristiano Ronaldo, told me Happy Birthday. I literally screamed and did a backflip in the middle of the airport.”

The comment quickly garnered over 2.3 million likes, making it Instagram’s second most-liked comment. Notably, Ronaldo also holds the record for the most-liked comment on the platform, achieved in 2024 when he responded to Mbappé’s Real Madrid transfer announcement.

Ronaldo, who has the most-followed account on Instagram, continues to dominate social media with over a billion followers across platforms. Meanwhile, IShowSpeed is rapidly climbing the ranks as one of the internet’s top creators, currently touring globally for his biggest project yet.

This viral moment further cements Ronaldo’s unparalleled influence online and highlights the enduring connection between sports icons and their biggest fans.