YOUTUBER IShowSpeed told police he was “Cristiano Ronaldo’s son” after being swarmed by fans in Netherlands.
The social media star – real name Darren Watkins Jr – was live streaming in Amsterdam when he was mobbed by fans.
Speed and his entourage found themselves on a boat amid the fan frenzy when police showed up to question him.
And that is when the Ronaldo super-fan told cops he was related to the Manchester United legend.
He said: “Wait, listen, I’m like a famous football player, I’m a famous streamer, you know me. Cristiano Ronaldo?
“Yeah, that’s my… I’m kin to him, and I do YouTube, and all these Netherlands, German and Dutch people coming after me, ‘Speed! Speed!’
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“I’m like, calm down, calm down, get off the way, get off the way. And they’re just coming out at me.
“Like basically I’m just like, I’m like Ronaldo’s son, basically.
“Like, I swear to God, like I got pictures.”
The live stream pans to the floor as Speed is taken off the boat by officers.
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Speed shot to fame by playing FIFA online and streaming it while becoming synonymous with Ronaldo.
The gamer has met his hero before and travelled to Germany for Euro 2024 to support Ronaldo in person.
But he launched a foul-mouthed rant at police when he was stopped from meeting the Portugal legend after their tournament opener.
The American was sat in VIP seats as Roberto Martinez’s side came from behind to seal a dramatic win 2-1 win over the Czech Republic.
Speed, 19, live streamed his reaction to the game for the entire 90 minutes.
And after the final whistle, the teen with 25.5million YouTube subscribers went downstairs to meet his favourite players.
Speed waited in the players’ car park for an hour and a half and was on his phone claiming to be texting Portugal star Rafael Leao.
But disaster struck for the influencer as he was escorted away by cops instead.
Like basically I’m just like, I’m like Ronaldo’s son, basically. Like, I swear to God, like I got pictures.
IShowSpeed
They told him all fans in the area had to leave, with his claims of being in contact with Leao falling on deaf ears.
Speed was taken outside and told to wait there – only for the Portugal team bus to drive straight past him.
He shouted Ronaldo’s name at the coach as it zoomed out the Leipzig Stadium before turning to the camera as he looked on devastated.
Speed then raged: “See I missed them because of the f***ing police officers.
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“I’m leaving bro. All these f***ing police officers. I just missed them because of these officers.
“Stupid f***ing officers. He literally told me to wait right there.”
How Portugal have performed at the Euros with Cristiano Ronaldo
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding international career.
Euro 2004
After making his international debut in 2003, Ronaldo’s first Euros came in 2004.
Ronaldo marked his Euro debut with a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Greece – his first for Portugal.
He scored his second in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, but Portugal met Greece again in the final, losing 1-0 in shock result.
Euro 2008
Ronaldo was Portugal captain four years later but Euro 2008 was the least impactful tournament he’s had.
There was still time for a standout performance, though, as Ronaldo scored once and set up two more in a group-stage win over the Czech Republic.
Euro 2012
Playing at Real Madrid at the time, Ronaldo was the top goalscorer at Euro 2012, with three goals, including a brace in the group stage against the Netherlands.
Portugal’s quarter-final against Czech Republic was heading towards a stalemate with 10 minutes to go and they needed a special moment from him.
His powerful header in the dying minutes took Portugal to the semi-finals where they lost on penalties to Spain.
Euro 2016
Ronaldo scored three goals in Euro 2016, with Portugal crowned CHAMPIONS after defeating France 1-0 in extra time in the final.
After suffering an injury inside the opening 16 minutes against France, he was forced to watch from the sidelines.
Yet the Portugal captain became a cheerleader, and helped coach his team-mates to the historic victory.
He matched Michel Platini’s record of nine goals by the end of Euro 2016.
Euro 2020
Ronaldo made history again with FIVE goals at Euro 2020, the most of any player at a Euros.
Yet it was arguably Portugal’s least exciting affair, as they exited in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
With his goals in this tournament, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer at the European Championship with 14 goals.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
