Popular streamer iShowSpeed recently admitted that he was too scared to talk to Lionel Messi when he saw the football star in person. The YouTuber shared this story during a livestream, surprising fans with his honesty.
While talking to his viewers, Speed said, “I was right there, like just a few feet away from Messi, but honestly… I was too scared to go up and say hi.” The moment showed a different side of the usually loud and energetic streamer.
Speed explained that it’s easy to act bold during streams, but meeting Messi felt different. “It’s one thing to hype up on stream, but when you see someone like Messi in person, it’s like—wow—this is a legend. I didn’t want to mess it up.”
Fans reacted with support, sharing their own stories of feeling shy around famous people. Many told Speed not to worry and to be braver next time.
Speed said he hopes to get another chance to meet Messi and promised he would go up to him if it happens again. Given Speed’s growing fame in sports and entertainment, it seems likely that moment will come soon.
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