IShowSpeed STANDS FIRM that Cristiano Ronaldo is his GOAT over Lionel Messi 🐐 | The Pat McAfee Show

Overview

This is an interview on The Pat McAfee Show featuring streamer/athlete IShowSpeed during the World Cup. The discussion centers on his impressions of the tournament, predictions for his team, and the Ronaldo vs. Messi GOAT debate.

IShowSpeed’s World Cup Experience

• He says the World Cup has been unlike anything he’s experienced before.
• He enjoys the immersive format, noting the constant country-hopping is usually tied to football and keeps the focus on the sport.

Global Influence and American Energy

• He credits his soccer/football coverage with helping represent his country to international audiences.
• He describes the excitement in America as “crazy,” emphasizing how energized and engaged people are around the tournament.

USA Chances in the Knockout Stage

• When asked about the U.S. moving forward, he argues the USA “actually got a good chance.”
• He claims the U.S. looks like one of the best teams.
• He also suggests a split expectation: while Ronaldo may win the tournament, the USA will go far.

Ronaldo as the “GOAT” (and Handling Pressure)

• Speed praises Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance, especially in moments requiring a big result.
• He highlights Ronaldo’s delivery with two goals (near a hat trick).
• He frames it as Ronaldo answering pressure when others had scored.

Ronaldo vs. Messi GOAT Debate

• Speed pushes back on the idea that Messi’s GOAT case is definitively settled.
• He argues the GOAT comparison is subjective.
• Using his own “analytics” and evaluation method while watching players, he believes Ronaldo is better.
• He acknowledges Messi’s quality and the attention Messi receives (including playing in Miami) but keeps his preference firmly with Ronaldo.

Athletic Background and Career Path (Beyond Streaming)

• He describes himself as always active rather than a “sports kid” from the start.
• He’s been constantly moving and competing across different sports.
• He builds content that highlights athleticism, including wrestling/WWE-style participation.

WWE and What’s Next

• He suggests WWE makes sense for him.
• He expects he may pursue it more seriously, though he says he’s still figuring out priorities.
• He mentions being more locked in as an adult—less casual, more responsibility-driven.

Pat McAfee’s Messi Comment

• McAfee contrasts his own long-time Ronaldo preference with Messi.
• He claims Messi’s impact in the U.S. has been huge—selling out stadiums and converting people into soccer fans.
• He jokes by pushing Messi as “eggs messy baby,” while reinforcing Messi as his pick.

Presenters / Contributors

• Pat McAfee
• IShowSpeed (Speed)