Cristiano Ronaldo’s Die-Hard Fan IShowSpeed Caught Red-Handed Saying the ‘Three Magical Words’ to Lionel Messi

FIFA World Cup 2022 has kicked off and the world has already seen some amazing goals and amazing saves on the soccer field. Moreover, the event has let the fans jump and cheer for their team once again. And while unequivocally YouTuber IShowSpeed backs the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo, he seems to have changed sides for a brief moment.

Darren Watkins Jr. is better known as IShowSpeed in the community. The 17-year-old YouTube has skyrocketed in the popularity charts with his streams. Notably, the community is a fan of his rage moments. One can see him streaming games like FIFA, Fortnite, and many others. Chiefly, he can be seen surfing through the internet and reacting to stuff. His recent reaction during the FIFA 2023 World Cup match between Argentina and Mexico would be something that the fans would hardly forget.

Notably, IShowSpeed has been an avid fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Moreover, he has also made a song for him by the name of Ronaldo [SEWEY]. On top of that, the YouTuber even did his iconic ‘SUIII’ celebration during the Sidemen Charity football match. Being a die-hard of Ronaldo, the community was well aware of the YouTuber’s love for his idol. However, he seems to have said the magical words to Lionel Messi.

Fans seem to think that IShowSpeed is secretly a fan of Lionel Messi even after displaying his love for Cristiano Ronaldo

Recently, the world witnessed a match between Argentina and Mexico. Evidently, Argentina defeated Mexico for the crucial win with a 2-0 scoreline. Moreover, Lionel Messi had the opening goal of the match in the 64th minute with a thunderous strike from outside the box. And as the fans were on the edge of their seats, IShowSpeed, along with Adin Ross, celebrated Messi’s goal. However, there was something unusual about the celebration.

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In a video uploaded by the YouTube account EverythingSpeed, the reaction of IShowSpeed can be seen. As Messi had netted the ball, IShowSpeed and Adin Ross jumped in excitement. Surprisingly, IShowSpeed said, “I love Messi!!! Messi I…” 

Coming from a die-hard fan of Ronaldo, Adin Ross paused for a second after witnessing it. After absorbing the fact that he had actually said it, IShowSpeed raged and was in disbelief that he had actually spoken the magical words, but not for his idol.

Though there has been no rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, fan rivalry is one thing that exists in the community. Apparently, the fans were surprised and cheered to see IShowSpeed’s admission. To give a vivid view, here are the reactions of the people:

Thus, it would be safe to say that all of that entertained the community and nothing was taken to heart. Above all, it would be exciting to see how the FIFA World Cup 2022 unfolds itself to unleash a winner.

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