WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo superfan and YouTube sensation IShowSpeed’s hilarious reaction to Lionel Messi winning 2023 Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi lifted a record eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo superfan and YouTube sensation IShowSpeed’s hilarious reaction to Lionel Messi winning 2023 Ballon d’Or

IShowSpeed reacts to Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or (via X/@iShowSpeedHQ)

Lionel Messi lifted the 2023 Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Monday. The Argentine was awarded the prestigious award after a World Cup-winning season. He lifted his record eighth after beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award. Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking treble-winning season, while Kylian Mbappe led France to the World Cup final.

IShowSpeed was in attendance for the ceremony as well. His reactions to Lionel Messi lifting the award have gone viral. The 18-year-old is a Cristiano Ronaldo superfan and has made it no secret that he wants the Portuguese to win the award. Speed was on his toes, chanting, “Ronaldo! Ronaldo!” under his breath as David Beckham was preparing to read out the winner.

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However, to his dismay, Lionel Messi was crowned winner. He made no effort to hide his reactions as well. In a video that has then gone viral, Speed is seen clutching his hair and eyes wide open.

He proceeds to look around the auditorium in disbelief, repeating: 

Ain't no way bruh.

He then proceeded to ‘bark’ in disagreement but was consumed by the standing ovation for the Argentine.

Speed inadvertently initiates standing ovation for Lionel Messi

The internet sensation had a night to remember on the 2023 Ballon d’Or gala. He was seen conversing with multiple footballers and posing for pictures as well. However, to his dismay, Cristiano Ronaldo was not crowned the winner. Instead, archival Lionel Messi edged Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award.

Lionel Messi receives a standing ovation after winning the Ballon d’Or. (Via X/@SHK10)

As Speed stood in disbelief at what happened, the crowd in the Théâtre du Châtelet erupted in cheers and jubilation for the Argentine. However, the YouTuber accidentally kickstarted a standing ovation for the Argentine. From a video recorded by the person seated next to Speed, it is understood that he was the first to rise from his seat.

Even though Speed did so in disbelief at the Argentine’s win, the crowd followed suit, rising along with the YouTuber, to give Lionel Messi a wonderful standing ovation. As the crowd rose in admiration of the player, Lionel Messi became the only player to receive a standing ovation ‘twice’ in the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The win marks Messi’s 8th Ballon d’Or in total.

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