[WATCH] IShowSpeed claims Cristiano Ronaldo made him fall in love with Football

Overview

• IShowSpeed showed up at the Major League Soccer All-Star Touch Challenge
• The Popular YouTube streamer claimed Cristiano Ronaldo to be the reason behind him falling in love with Football
• Speed felt great about the atmosphere in the arena and was excited to show his skills

IShowSpeed showed up at the Major League Soccer All-Star Touch Challenge. Before the start of the event, the YouTuber was asked about the vibe in the arena in Austin. The popular YouTube streamer felt great in the arena and added that he was excited to show his skills, which he had been working on in Austin.

"It's crazy here. The vibe here in Austin is great. I can't wait to show my skills: what I've been working on here in Austin. I'm excited. Let's get right," said IShowSpeed in an interview with the MLS host.

Watch IShowSpeed claiming Cristiano Ronaldo to be the reason behind him falling in love with Football here -

IShowSpeed says Ronaldo made him fall in love with soccer as a kid
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The host noted that Speed had been to some big Football events apart from the All-Star game, like the Champions League final, Ballon d'Or, and others. He was then asked about the aspect that made him fall in love with the beautiful sport. Speed added that Cristiano Ronaldo played a big role in his love for Football as a kid.

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"You know, when I was a young kid, I looked up to Ronaldo. I watched Ronaldo all the time growing up. I hear a lot of people saying Siuuu is back in the ground. But yeah, Ronaldo is the GOAT and that's why I look up to him. That's my role model," Speed added in his statement.

"I hope I do well out there." - IShowSpeed on Skills Challenge in MLS All-Star game

He was later asked about what the fans could expect from him in the Skills Challenge. The popular streamer wished to give his best in all skills on which he had been working.

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"Ten out of ten in all of them, you know. I'm about to show the real skills of Speed. So, I hope I do good out there," added Speed. When asked if he was nervous, Speed went "I little" before adding, "No, I am not."