During the kickoff of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, Sergio “Kun” Agüero went viral after sharing a moment with popular American streamer iShowSpeed, who’s known for being a huge Cristiano Ronaldo fan. While live on air from the Hard Rock Stadium, the former Argentine striker threw out a joke that got people talking: “Ronaldo is playing here? Oh, okay. Watching from the TV, right?” he laughed.

Messi, the Kun’s favorite

It all started when Speed asked Agüero to help him meet Lionel Messi, who was making his debut in the tournament with Inter Miami. Staying true to his cheeky style, the Kun responded, “But aren’t you a Cristiano fan?” to which the YouTuber replied, “Yeah, I am, but I still want to meet him.” That’s when Agüero dropped the punchline: “I respect him, Cristiano is a great player, but I prefer Messi.”

Even though the conversation was pretty lighthearted, Agüero made it clear where he stands in the never-ending Messi vs Cristiano debate. When Speed tried to back up his idol by saying that Ronaldo “won the Nations League,” the former Manchester City and Barcelona striker hit back with a sarcastic, “Very nice, congratulations.”

Ronaldo on vacation, Messi in action

This whole exchange happened while Cristiano Ronaldo is on vacation after helping Portugal win the UEFA Nations League—which is exactly why the Kun took the jab. Meanwhile, Messi is still in the spotlight with Inter Miami, joined by stars like Luis Suárez, and creating a lot of buzz in the tournament.

Beyond the football itself, the interaction between Kun Agüero and iShowSpeed shows how the Club World Cup has also become a stage for digital culture and entertainment. It's the perfect crossover between football icons and content creators, drawing the attention of fans around the world.