In the world of soccer fandom, few have mastered the art of being a dedicated fanboy quite like IShowSpeed. Over the past nine months, the American sensation, real name Darren Watkins Jr., has taken his passion for soccer and Cristiano Ronaldo and turned it into a full-fledged profession. His journey to fame has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his recent encounter with soccer superstar Neymar Jr. only adds to the excitement surrounding the young fan.
On Tuesday, the soccer fanatic got another opportunity to witness his hero in action, as Ronaldo’s current team, Al-Nassr, faced off against Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly.
IShowSpeed met up with a Japanese streamer he had previously met at a restaurant after the game. To everyone’s surprise, word quickly got out that he was anticipating Neymar Jr.’s appearance at the venue. As luck would have it, the PSG striker and the YouTube sensation not only met but also worked together on a quick dance for TikTok. Neymar Jr., the legendary Brazilian soccer player, appeared in a few of Speed’s photos, which quickly became trending on Twitter.
Fans were very excited about his meet-up with Neymar Jr. and Twitter erupted instantly. One fan stated that Speed is finally living his dream.
Can’t even lie this is insane, first Ronaldo and now Neymar, all he has left is to meet the GOAT
pic.twitter.com/4gZk6aADcj— Mod (@CFCMod_) July 25, 2023
Another fan posted, “Can’t even lie this is insane, first Ronaldo and now Neymar, all he has left is to meet the GOAT.”
Neymar Jr. didn’t seem to be having any rough patches after meeting IShowSpeed
Amidst challenging times, Neymar found a moment of joy when he met IShowSpeed, and their connection was evident in the excitement shared by both. The encounter became a highlight, with a selfie and a dance, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
On the field, the match between Al-Nassr and PSG ended in a goalless draw, with both Ronaldo and Neymar adding excitement to the friendly clash. Ronaldo couldn’t make any goal contributions, while Neymar didn’t feature on the pitch and remained on the bench for the Ligue 1 side. The match ended 0-0, with both teams unable to convert their created chances.
#Neymar was benched and didn’t played against Al Nassr, the match ended with no goals 0-0. @neymarjr ❌🇧🇷
Still waiting…🙂 pic.twitter.com/559vuY9pH3
— NFC OFFICIAL (@NFCOFFICIAL_A) July 25, 2023
The former Barcelona star’s journey has been fraught with injuries since February, and he also faced pressure from fans urging him to leave the club during the previous season. Speculations about a potential summer transfer have been circulating, with Premier League clubs expressing interest, but Neymar’s high wages have complicated any deal, despite the financial strength of the Saudi Pro League.
With Lionel Messi’s departure from PSG and Kylian Mbappe’s potential exit on the cards, Neymar’s absence on the field may have a significant impact on PSG’s attacking prowess. His flair and creativity have been a pivotal force for the team, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his return to action. As Neymar navigates through this challenging phase, his presence and performance remain crucial for the success of the club.