Ronaldo Superfan iShowSpeed Teased About Shoes by Haaland at Ballon d’Or Awards

• iShowSpeed suffered a minor wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Ballo d'Or event
• The internet personality made his inaugural appearance at the annual football gala
• He shared a moment with Erling Haaland, who aimed a subtle jab at his footwear

American YouTube personality, iShowSpeed marked his debut at the Ballon d'Or Awards on Monday, October 30, despite encountering a minor wardrobe 'mishap'.

Streaming the event on his YouTube channel, which boasted an impressive live viewership of over 300,000, Speed made his way down the red carpet of the event.

Speed meets Haaland at Ballon d'Or

Known for his fervent admiration for Al-Nassr forward and five-time Ballon d'Or awardee, Cristiano Ronaldo, Speed had previously predicted Erling Haaland would triumph over Lionel Messi for the coveted prize.

During the event, the 18-year-old engaged in a lively conversation with the Norwegian striker, as per Sportskeeda, who couldn't help but notice his choice of footwear - a black suit paired with vibrant foam runners.

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Inquiring about the peculiar shoes, per EuroFoot, the 24-year-old Man City striker humorously queried:

"What's with the shoes, man?"

This prompted a hilarious reaction from the social media personality, who then asked Haaland to pose together with him for a picture.

Ballon d'Or Awards: Speed performs Ronaldo's Siuuu

iShowSpeed marked his first appearance at the 2023 Ballon d'Or event hosted at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday evening.

Despite the absence of Ronaldo, the YouTuber was present at the ceremony, sporting a black suit with foam runners on the red carpet.

As a homage to his idol, Speed recreated Ronaldo's 'Siuuu' celebration, showcasing his unwavering support, Sports Brief also reported.

Messi wins 8th Ballon d'Or

Sports Brief also reported on Lionel Messi winning his eighth Ballon d'Or at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star, Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

For Messi, the trophy rewarded his inspirational performances at last year's World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged Argentina to victory, scoring seven goals and being named the tournament's best player.