In a much-anticipated return, IShowSpeed, the popular YouTuber, captured attention across social media with his recent live stream. This marked his first appearance since battling cluster headaches. The focus of his stream was Neymar Jr.’s unexpected move to Al-Hilal SFC, which caused quite a stir.
During the livestream, IShowSpeed, also known as Speed, reacted vividly to Al-Hilal’s announcement video, where they introduced Neymar Jr. The Brazilian’s decision to join the Riyadh-based club left Speed visibly disheartened, a sentiment he did not hesitate to express.
As the announcement video played, Speed’s genuine shock was evident. He exclaimed “it’s real” as he absorbed the surprising news, a clear manifestation of his disbelief.
Not straying from his signature style, Speed unleashed his emotions when Neymar Jr. made his appearance in the video. Shouting “what the f**k” exclamations, followed by “What about the rainbow flick”, he also playfully voiced his mock anger at the absence of Neymar’s trademark rainbow flick in the video—a move that fans are accustomed to seeing.
Speed reacts to Neymar joining Al Hilal 😭 pic.twitter.com/y2hW1zDqy5
— Speedy Updates (@SpeedUpdates1) August 15, 2023
However, it was apparent to his followers that there was more to Speed’s reaction than met the eye. Behind the scenes, he was subtly addressing the cultural context. By highlighting the absence of the rainbow flick and his sarcastic remarks, Speed aimed to grind the gears of Saudi fans who might distance themselves from the gesture due to its association with LGBTQ causes.
The impact of this brief but expressive reaction reverberated across social media platforms. Fans eagerly embraced Speed’s return, especially considering his recent battle with cluster headaches during his trip to Japan.
With his main YouTube channel teetering on the edge of 20 million subscribers, fans have even more reason to celebrate his return and cheer him on.
IShowspeed met Neymar Jr. before his move Al-Hilal
In a recent Japan trip, Speed seized a golden opportunity to meet Neymar Jr. before the latter’s transition to Saudi Arabia.
During his stay in Osaka, Japan, Speed’s agenda included witnessing a pre-season friendly match between Al-Nassr and PSG. Although the game concluded with a lackluster draw, real excitement awaited the YouTuber after the final whistle.
By a stroke of good fortune, the YouTube sensation crossed paths with none other than the Brazilian football superstar, Neymar Jr. Their interaction took an unexpected twist as they collaborated on a lively dance routine for TikTok. In a series of candid snapshots, Speed managed to capture moments with Neymar Jr., the revered Brazilian footballer, which swiftly gained traction on the Twitter trend charts.
SPEED MET NEYMAR😱 pic.twitter.com/onC0sL9hwW
— Daniel🇳🇬🇳🇬 (@danielogoun7) July 25, 2023
One particular exchange between the two garnered significant attention. Neymar Jr. caught Speed in a playful fib about his enthusiasm to encounter him in Japan. It unfolded after Neymar Jr. inquired, “Did you come to see the game?” Speed’s swift response was an affirmative, “Yes, yes, bro, of course, I wanna see you bro.”
However, Neymar Jr. saw through the facade with ease. He immediately unveiled Speed’s true intention, jesting, “You came here for Ronaldo, no?” The YouTuber’s pretense crumbled in an instant; he even playfully lifted his Brazil jersey—worn specifically for Neymar Jr.—to reveal the hidden Ronaldo shirt underneath.
The timing of Speed’s meeting with the Brazilian superstar was indeed fortunate, as it occurred just before Neymar Jr.’s departure from European football to embark on a new journey in the Saudi League. This encounter added a memorable chapter to Speed’s Japan expedition.
