IShowSpeed claims he’s quitting Football and apologizes to fans for his performance in Match For Hope charity football game

IShowSpeed claims to retire from football after highly disappointing performance in Match for Hope

IShowSpeed claims he’s quitting Football and apologizes to fans for his performance in Match For Hope charity football game

Image via: YouTube/@IShowSpeed

Popular YouTuber IShowSpeed has repeatedly expressed his love for football on his channel. The Ohio native has traveled to many football events worldwide, such as the Ballon d’Or, out of his passion for the game. After meeting his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, Speed also got a chance to meet Ronaldo Nazario on a recent trip to Brazil.

IShowSpeed also does not hesitate to dedicate his passion to a good cause. He has participated in many charity football matches, like the Sidemen charity match. Speed was also scheduled to play in Qatar’s Match for Hope charity match.

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The Match for Hope took place on February 23rd, 2024. Some of the biggest football legends and several content creators, including IShowSpeed, were asked to either play or attend the event to generate buzz for the charity.

IShowSpeed plays Match for Hope despite a knee injury, unsatisfied with the performance

It was already unclear whether or not Speed would participate in the match. IShowSpeed was recently seen walking around in crutches due to his knee injury in Brazil. However, this did not stop him from attending Qatar for his match. Despite this, IShowSpeed played the game in tremendous pain, although his performance was not up to par.

IShowSpeed retires from football
Image via: YouTube/@IShowSpeed

I’m quitting football, alright y’all? I’m quitting, that’s it. I think I’m done with this football sh*t.

IShowSpeed

IShowSpeed played the match under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger, the current football coach of Arsenal Football Club. Speed brutally tackled 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka, giving him a yellow card. He also missed a completely open net. These incidents left Speed highly disappointed with his performance.

After the match, Speed looked at the camera disappointedly. He apologized to his audience for his performance. Despite being complimented by football legends like Roberto Carlos, IShowSpeed declared that he was quitting and done with the sport.

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