Lionel Messi walks past IShowSpeed in unexpected moment at FIFA Club World Cup opener; viral video sparks 'ignoring' buzz

Time of India

8 hours ago

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.
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🤦🏽‍♂️ #ishowspeed"
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Video of Lionel Messi ignoring iShowSpeed goes viral
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.'
Messi ignored ishowspeed 🤣 pic.twitter.com/v8JmgBBYkd — JD 🦁 (@alwaysmb123) June 15, 2025
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."
Messi knows his biggest hater — Shubh (@itz_subhh) June 15, 2025
"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? 💀"
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? 💀 — pixelNova (@TechIN654137558) June 15, 2025
"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.
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 😂😂 — Lokesh (@Lokeshr31965514) June 15, 2025
One said, "Why should he acknowledge him in the first place?"
Why should he acknowledge him in the first place? — Leo das (@naanthaandaleoo) June 15, 2025
Know about Inter Miami and Al Ahly
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.
Credit: X | @FabrizioRomano
Al Ahly, the Egyptian team, came closest to scoring, but Trézéguet's first-half penalty was denied by Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who delivered an impressive performance in the opening half.