SUMMARY
- IShowSpeed was part of the charity soccer match held in Qatar.
- After the match Speed was spotted with the soccer legend Didier Drogba.
World famous Youtuber IShowSpeed has been in the headlines for his recent antics and funny interactions with soccer legends in a charity match played in Qatar. Speed is known for his antics and has gained immense popularity due to this on social media and YouTube.
However, on February 23rd Speed was in the squad to play a charity match and shared the pitch with the biggest soccer legends of the sport such as Kaka, Didier Drogba, David Villa, and Roberto Carlos. Speed’s interaction with former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was the one moment that caught the most attention from the soccer community.
🚨| WATCH: Speed just asked Drogba if he’s Pogba’s dad 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/iQRV0GUrkH
— Speedy HQ (@iShowSpeedHQ) February 23, 2024
The two had just squared off in Qatar during the Match for Hope. Soccer icons like Drogba, 45, David Villa, Eden Hazard, and Roberto Carlos were among the players in the charity match. Following the match, IShowSpeed—real name Darren Watkins Jr.—approached the former Chelsea striker with a question.
The puzzled social media asked Drogba “Are you Pogba’s father?” which baffled him. The question startled the Ivorian, who responded with an insightful response. He said: “No no, I am the original, he is the copy. That is my brother,” regarding Speed’s question, Drogba also was in a joyful mood and joked around with Speed.
IShowSpeed and soccer legend Kaka’s wholesome interaction before their match
IShowspeed had one of the best days as he played a charity match on February 23rd along with the world’s biggest soccer legends. However, in the build-up to the game, he met one of the biggest soccer players of his time, Kaka.
🚨| WATCH: Ishowspeed just met Ballon d’Or winner, Kaká
pic.twitter.com/sd1apaAoIY— 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗢 (@Philipmelo126) February 23, 2024
IShowSpeed shared a wholesome interaction with Kaka before their match and was seen hugging him and sharing a few words. However, during the match, this scenario completely changed as Speed left Kaka in disbelief after a dangerous tackle on him during the match.
Although Kaka did not react to Speed’s rash tackle the soccer community was left annoyed with his antics with one of the kindest and sweetest soccer players in the sport. However, Kaka did not react or say anything regarding the tackle by Speed.
IShowSpeed’s funny interaction with legendary soccer manager Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger was brought in to coach Team Chunkz during the “Match for Hope”, which was played in Qatar between Team Chunkz and Team AboFlah. In the match, IShowSpeed participated as a player for Team Chunkz. When Speed and Wenger first met, Speed attempted to advise Wenger on how to best exploit him on the field.
Arsene Wenger just benched IShowSpeed during the Match for Hope charity football game pic.twitter.com/EHJUVJCPkA
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) February 23, 2024
Speed approached the Arsenal icon later on in the pre-game meeting and attempted to persuade him to put him on the left flank because of his quickness. When Hazard received the ball, Wenger just told the YouTuber to run. This was somewhat of a funny interaction according to the soccer community worldwide.