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YouTuber iShowSpeed is once again causing a stir at charity matches, this time at the expense of 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka.
The YouTube star crashed into the Brazilian star, despite fortunately walking away with only a yellow card.
Known for his fervent support of Cristiano Ronaldo, Speed has become a familiar face in Sidemen FC matches and was selected for a star-studded charity event in Qatar.
The match sees Team Aboflah take on Team Chunkz to raise money for the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, to provide education to millions of out-of-school children around the world.
The YouTube star is known for controversy and chaos
Speed made a reckless tackle on the former Ballon d’Or winner
The influencer protested his booking during the charity match in Qatar
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Fans were quick to share their shock at the violent tackle on the Brazilian legend
Kaka won the Ballon d’Or in 2007
One user was unimpressed by his reckless tackle
Fans were quick to comment on the tackle, which they saw as a red card
People went so far as to describe it as cruel
Dubbed the ‘Match for Hope’ and held at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, the event featured a line-up of content creators and football legends sharing the pitch.
Speed’s antics were in full swing throughout the match. Before kick-off, he joked with Eden Hazard about positions and even tried to discuss tactics with Arsene Wenger.
However, his most notable moment came in the first half when he collided with Kaka, forcing the legendary player to the ground with a challenge from behind.
Despite celebrating the tackle as if it was a goal, Speed was shown a yellow card for his actions.
Fortunately, Kaka emerged from the incident unscathed and continued playing despite the shock of the challenge.
“Speed’s tackle on Kaka was brutal,” wrote one user on X, formerly Twitter.
“What exactly is funny or necessary about this?” another added. A third wrote: ‘How many times is he going to keep doing this in charity games?’
“He’s very lucky Kaka never broke his leg,” said another.