Brazilian football legend recognizes Virat Kohli instantly after IShowSpeed shows him his picture, video goes viral
Ronaldo, IShowSpeed and Virat Kohli (Source – Twitter)
Virat Kohli is arguably the most celebrated cricketer in the world and his fandom goes beyond the borders of India. Back in the day, Sachin Tendulkar took the mantle to represent India on the global stage whereas in modern times the mantle is passed onto his successor Virat Kohli who has taken it a step further from his predecessor and turned himself into a global star and not just an Indian athlete who is known worldwide.
Virat Kohli has overtaken many big athletes in global sports such as LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe. It is a big achievement given the limited reach and audience of Cricket still Virat Kohli with his skills and fitness regime has overtaken many big names. Among the global fans of Virat, there are some highly recognized athletes and influencers who themselves have a huge fanbase.
Among them one them is IShowSpeed who is an American streamer and content creator with over 14 million followers on Instagram. He is one of the biggest global fans of Virat Kohli who even came to India in 2023 to cheer for Virat Kohli during the ODI World Cup.
In one of the recent viral videos, IShowSpeed’s admiration for Kohli became evident as he presented a picture of Virat Kohli to the renowned Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo Nazario. Instantly, upon viewing the image, Ronaldo Nazario recognized Kohli.
Watch the video here:
🚨| WATCH: Speed tells Ronaldo Nazario (R9) that Virat Kohli is better than Babar Azam 😂 pic.twitter.com/dKZOq2F5ce
— Speedy HQ (@iShowSpeedHQ) January 10, 2024
It unfolded when IShowSpeed met the two-times World Cup winner at his residence and asked him about Virat Kohli. At first, he didn’t recognize him but when Speed showed him Virat’s picture, Nazario immediately recognized him which speaks volumes of Virat’s popularity among top athletes of other sports.
However, during the conversation, Speed also took a dig at Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam by saying that Virat is better than Babar Azam while showing Virat’s picture to Ronaldo Nazario. Here is the viral video:
Who is Ronaldo Nazario?
Ronaldo Nazario, with 62 goals in 98 matches, holds the position of the third-highest goal scorer for Brazil. His remarkable career includes winning the FIFA World Cup in 1994 at the age of just 17. Additionally, he earned the title of Player of the Tournament in the 1998 edition and secured the Golden Ball as a pivotal part of Brazil’s journey to the final.
Ronaldo’s success continued with another World Cup triumph in 2002, where he not only helped Brazil lift the trophy but also claimed the Golden Boot as the tournament’s leading scorer. The 47-year-old football legend boasts two Copa America titles, clinching victories in 1997 and 1999.
