Did football legend Lionel Messi ignore YouTuber iShowSpeed? Recently, a video from the opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup between Inter Miami and Al Ahly surfaced on the internet that caught the attention of fans online. The clip shows a brief moment involving Lionel Messi and popular Darren Watkins Jr, a.k.a. iShowSpeed, which is now doing the rounds on social media platforms and has gone viral now.?
The now viral video shows Messi entering the Hard Rock Stadium, and he greeted former football legends, including Pepe. This is where iShowSpeed, who is also a diehard fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen standing beside him, and as per fans, Messi ignored the 20-year-old YouTuber.
Moreover, the video was also shared by IShowSpeed on Saturday on his Instagram, with the caption, "messi aired me???¡á? #ishowspeed"
According to Free Press Journal, Messi walked past iShowSpeed without saying anything or even making eye contact with the YouTuber.
iShowSpeed is visibly seen at a loss for words after having a glimpse of Messi, and his stunned expression in the video goes viral. As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed eyeballs, and fans flooded the comment section, saying, 'Messi ignored iShowSpeed.'
On the other hand, some saw it as a sign of the long-running fan rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo fans. One wrote on his X (formerly called Twitter), "Messi knows his biggest hater."
"iShowSpeed was just two steps from the line. What, was Messi supposed to walk over and initiate a handshake like he¡¯s his long-lost soulmate? ?"
"It's the other way around ???? speed wasn't sure whether it was Messi lol??? so it's speed who ignored Messi from his pov ??," another said.
One said, "Why should he acknowledge him in the first place?"
Inter Miami CF and Al Ahly played a goalless draw on the opening night of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, with a strong crowd in attendance.?
Al Ahly, the Egyptian team, came closest to scoring, but Tr¨¦z¨¦guet's first-half penalty was denied by Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who delivered an impressive performance in the opening half.
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