"This is really getting too far" - IShowSpeed chanting "F**k Messi" at Wireless Festival leaves the online community divided

YouTube streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" took the stage for his second music festival of the week. During his latest appearance at the Wireless Festival in London, he started a rather peculiar chant for a music concert. At one point during his performance, the streamer initiated a "F**k Messi" chant, which garnered mixed reactions from fans.

Those who have been following the streamer will know that he is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. To further solidify his position as a CR7 fan, he decided to shout "f**k Messi." While the Portuguese's fans may have enjoyed it, others, particularly Messi fans, were not impressed. One user replied:

Did IShowSpeed's "F**k Messi" chant backfire?

IShowSpeed is often recognized for his open disdain towards Messi, whom he considers a rival to his idol, Ronaldo. One of the defining characteristics of IShowSpeed's persona is his strong admiration for the Portuguese footballer. For example, he released a song dedicated to the former Real Madrid and Manchester United player last year.

IShowSpeed's latest antics in front of a large audience have generated mixed reactions. While the initial angle revealed that many joined in and regurgitated the chant, in a recently surfaced video, it can be observed that his "F**k Messi" chant did not have the desired effect, as a section of fans instead began chanting Messi's name. Here is the clip:

However, it's important to note that the YouTuber was likely just trying to engage in some friendly banter with the audience. Fortunately, it seems that the crowd did not respond with hostility and was up for a playful exchange.

What did fans say?

Not everyone was a fan of the "F**k Messi" chant. Video clips, especially those shared by his fans, elicited various reactions. Here are some noteworthy responses:

Darren is expected to be back in the UK later this year. It has been officially announced that the streamer will participate in the upcoming Sidemen Charity Match 2023 in the London Stadium (September 9). Since he was unable to score in last year's event, he will be aiming to redeem himself this time around.

About the author

Shreyan is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda, focusing on streamer content. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature, and journalism was the most logical next step for him. Although titles like FIFA 08 and GTA San Andreas acted as the catalyst for his love of video games, the exponential growth of the streaming community also propelled his interest in the genre. He also has a prior work experience of 2 years.

Shreyan considers factual and accurate content to be the most important as a creator and a reader. He ensures this by double checking every piece of information in his articles and sourcing it from streamers directly rather than depend on third parties. His works have caught the attention of the heavyweights, with the PR team of Sidemen (a YouTube group he’s been following since his teenage days) and Chess.com reaching out to him for sending exclusive press releases.

Shreyan would love to drop into the virtual world of FIFA/EA FC and explore it further but, he would recommend playing Red Dead Redemption 2 to gaming skeptics for its top-tier gameplay, story and characters. During his downtime, he enjoys balancing his interests in reading, watching films and sports, and of course, playing video games.

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