British Youtube star and part-time boxer KSI has apparently fired shots at fellow Youtube star and gamer IShowSpeed after the latter fulfilled his long-awaited dream of meeting his idol, five times Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, in person.
Darren Watkins Jr., better known by his YouTube alias IShowSpeed, has often expressed his fandom for the 38-year-old Portuguese superstar blatantly. On multiple occasions, the 18-year-old American YouTuber expressed his strong desire to meet his favorite soccer player in person.
Speed’s Dream Comes True: Meeting Ronaldo in UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
That dream came true in Portugal’s UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Saturday, as an enthusiastic Speed met arguably the greatest soccer player on the exit of the car park.
As seen in a short video that emerged on social media, Ronaldo came out of the car in order to meet Speed as his vehicle was exiting the parking lot. The two were seen hugging each other as well as performing CR7’s signature celebration “SIUUU” together.
"🎉🔥 Ronaldo's electrifying celebration with a pitch invader in the match! ⚽️✨ And guess what? @ishowspeedsui YouTuber's speculation is set to make him even more legendary! 🌟📈 #RonaldoFever #CelebrationGoals #ishowspeed #PortugalBosnia #Portugal #ManchesterUnited pic.twitter.com/i6NbqUQEfK
— FPL Musk (@a2_fpl) June 18, 2023
IShowSpeed went on to post pictures he took with his idol on his Twitter account. The post was very well received by his fans and followers; however, fellow YouTuber KSI took a jibe at his fellow YouTuber.
i met him ronaldo🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/4k5Ch22zZ9
— Speed⭐️ (@ishowspeedsui) June 17, 2023
Are KSI and IShowSpeed friends?
Despite being from completely different parts of the world, KSI and IShowSpeed have grown pretty close to each other. KSI has stated that Speed reminds him of his earlier days in his YouTube career. The two are often spotted mocking each other, and Speed even leaked KSI’s phone number in a stream.
The newest addition to these two Youtube stars’ mocking tale is KSI retweeting Speed’s post with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying “Messi is better.”
Messi better https://t.co/eqmVZDSXqS
— ksi (@KSI) June 17, 2023
Messi and Ronaldo’s rivalry is no new news, and people all over the world support one over the other. It is not the first time KSI has claimed that the 2022 World Cup winning captain is the better of the two. Last year, he posted on Twitter, claiming that Messi’s World Cup title in 2022 concludes the debate.
Messi has won a World Cup.
Ronaldo has never won a World Cup.The debate is over people.
— ksi (@KSI) December 18, 2022
Which soccer club does KSI support?
KSI is an avid supporter of the London-based-club Arsenal FC. In KSI’s earlier videos, he has made this known, and he has even been spotted sporting the Gunners’ kit many times.
Nevertheless, KSI is a massive fan of Lionel Messi as well, despite the seven times Ballon d’Or winner never playing for the Gunners.
But who do you think is better between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi? Don’t forget to share your opinion in the comments.
