WATCH: Lionel Messi ignored Cristiano Ronaldo fan iShowSpeed ahead of Club World Cup clash

Lionel Messi appeared to ignore self-professed Cristiano Ronaldo fan iShowSpeed ahead of Inter Miami's FIFA Club World Cup clash against Al-Ahly. The MLS side locked horns with the Egyptian club at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, June 14.

Interestingly, IShowSpeed was in the stadium, and uploaded the video of him getting ignored by La Pulga. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was seen sharing a moment with former Real Madrid defender Pepe ahead of the game.

The Argentinean maestro also shook hands with former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Youri Djorkaeff. However, Lionel Messi walked away before acknowledging Speed, who appeared at a loss for words at catching a glimpse of the Argentinean.

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The game turned out to be a pulsating affair, with Al-Ahly coming close to scoring a couple of times in the first half. Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari turned out to be the hero, thwarting the opposition on multiple occasions and even saving Trezeguet's penalty.

The Herons picked up the pace after the break, with Lionel Messi testing Al Ahly's Mohamed El Shenawy from distance, and Fafa Picault coming close in the final minutes. However, the two teams ultimately settled for a 0-0 draw.

What has IShowSpeed said about the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi rivalry?

IShowSpeed favours Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi

IShowSpeed believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's proven expertise in multiple leagues makes him better than Lionel Messi. Speaking on CBS Sports in March this year, alongside Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, the YouTuber labeled the Portuguese as the GOAT.

“I do think Ronaldo is the goat. He's my inspiration, even when it comes to YouTube, he's my inspiration. Ronaldo played in the Premier League, La Liga, and [Serie A]. And dominated in all those three leagues. Messi played in one league,” said Speed.

Interestingly, IShowSpeed forgot that the Argentinean spent two seasons with PSG, winning the Ligue 1 twice, and is now playing in the MLS. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher pointed out that Messi had more Ballon d'Or trophies than Cristiano Ronaldo, but the YouTuber was having none of it.

“I don’t know why a Ballon d’Or defines a player. In today’s game, I don’t think trophies define a player; it’s what they do on the field, how they carry themselves, and Ronaldo carries himself way better than Messi,” said Speed.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not participating in this year's FIFA Club World Cup.

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