The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the most-watched sports event right now. There have been some great matches this year. The tournament has progressed to its next stage with fan-favorite teams like Argentina, Spain, and Portugal. But the famous YouTube streamer IShowSpeed might not know that his favorite team qualified.

Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known by his internet identity IShowSpeed, is a YouTube streamer known for his hot-headed and energetic personality. The 17-year-old has lately developed a great interest in soccer, especially in the Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. He even wrote a song on his idol as well as the ongoing World Cup.

IShowSpeed canceled his ticket to the World Cup after Portugal lost the final match in the group stage

The whole world’s eyes are set on the ongoing FIFA World Cup, as it is the grandest soccer festival. Many streamers are hosting watch-along on their livestreams, including IShowSpeed. Further, the Ohio-born has been supporting Portugal in this tournament because his idol Ronaldo plays for that country.

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Speed also planned to visit Qatar to watch the next Portugal matches. However, he faced an enormous blow in the recent game between Portugal and South Korea, as Ronaldo’s team lost that match. However, they had secured the round of 16s spot after winning the first two matches in the group.

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But Speed wasn’t aware of this information, somehow. The 17-year-old claimed after Portugal lost to South Korea, “Portugal lost, that means they are not in the World Cup no more.” Speed has newly started following the sport, so we can consider that this reaction is a matter of lack of knowledge. But this unawareness possibly led to Speed canceling his flight, as he said after Portugal’s loss, “I gotta cancel my flight.”

Speed is a secret Lionel Messi fan

IShowSpeed has self-proclaimed himself as a Cristiano Ronaldo fan. As a result, he showcases hate toward Ronaldo’s biggest rival, Lionel Messi. But in reality, Speed secretly admires the Argentine soccer superstar. It came to light after Messi’s incredible goal against Mexico in the World Cup.

Speed was streaming the Argentina vs. Mexico match with Twitch streamer Adin Ross. During that match, Speed shouted, “I love Messi,” after the Argentine great put the ball behind the net. Speed’s words shocked everyone on the livestream, including the YouTube streamer himself.

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Undoubtedly, it was a moment that no one saw coming. Do you think IShowSpeed secretly admires Lionel Messi?