IShowSpeed was seen celebrating Manchester United’s FA Cup final victory against Manchester City, posing for photos with members of the squad and was seen trying to recreate Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible bicycle kick against Everton mimic.
The popular YouTuber had traveled from America to watch his side achieve a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Garnacho would put United ahead before Kobbie Mainoo doubled the lead nine minutes later, with Jeremy Doku pulling a goal back in the 87th minute.
IShowSpeed, who is known for posting his bizarre comments online, angered supporters trying to enjoy the match when he started shouting at fans nearby.
But it seems the unsavory incident didn’t ruin his day as videos emerged online of the YouTube star, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, mingling with United’s players at their end-of-season celebration.
He then posted several photos on his Instagram of himself posing with Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and even Erik ten Hag at the event. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), the YouTuber was seen shaking hands with goalscorer Garnacho.
YouTuber IShowSpeed was photographed at Man United’s FA Cup final afterparty on Saturday
IShowSpeed also joked with Alejandro Garnacho (left) and Andre Onana (right)
The pair were spotted in a hallway recreating Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration, with both jumping into the air before striking the Portuguese superstar’s iconic pose towards each other.
IShowSpeed then jumps into the air and attempts a bicycle kick, shouting “Garnacho!” shouts. referring to the Argentine’s bicycle kick against Everton at Goodison Park earlier this season, which has been shortlisted for Goal of the Season.
The 19-year-old appeared to land on his lower back, seemingly hurting himself, before getting back up, with Garnacho saying: “Nice try, my man” before hugging him.
The YouTuber also featured in a separate video, in which Andre Onana showed a photoshopped picture of his and the Man United goalkeeper’s faces together.
“I’m about to ask Onana about this photo,” he says, before showing the Cameroonian the image.
IShowSpeed (right) posted several photos of himself and the Man United team at the party on his Instagram, with the YouTuber here posing with Marcus Rashford (left)
Speed (center) was pictured alongside goalscorers Garnacho (left) and Kobbie Mainoo (right) at the party
He published the photos on Instagram and wrote ‘dream come true, United 4L [for life]’
Rasmus Hojlund (left), who came on as a substitute during the match, posed next to IShowSpeed (center) and Onana (right)
Sofyan Amrabat (left), who played the full 90 minutes, was also pictured with the YouTuber at the party, with the Moroccan returning to Fiorentina following the completion of his loan.
Garnacho (right) had taken advantage of a defensive error during the final to give Man United a 1-0 lead in the opening 30 minutes
Man United activated a contract extension for Aaron Wan-Bissaka (right), with the defender set to stay at the club until 2025
“Onana, have you ever seen this photo?” he asks the shot stopper. The Red Devils goalkeeper bursts into laughter before putting his arm around the YouTuber.
“They say you’re better than me?” Onana replied to IShowSpeed, with the YouTuber replying, “Yes! I can play goal, brother!’
United had taken a 2–0 lead in the match, with Speed shown in the Wembley stands in an attempt to galvanize his fellow supporters and ask them to match his energy.
“Come on, be wild, we’re winning. What are you all doing?’ he said, but his call fell on deaf ears, as a fan said: ‘Shut up? We win 2-0. It’s 2-0, we’re winning.’
Things then got heated, with several fans telling the United fan to sit down.
Speed raged: “We support the same club” and repeated his comments as he sat back down.
Furious, he adds, “What the hell is he crazy about. What the ***. Sit down. What’s wrong with you, brother. I should have watched the game on my own.’
IShowSpeed (pictured) featured in a video attempting to recreate Garnacho’s bicycle kick against Everton at Goodison Park
The YouTuber fell to the ground after attempting the acrobatic feat, before getting back up
Garnacho (left) laughed as IShowSpeed rubbed his back, as if he were hurting his back
Popular YouTuber IShowSpeed (pictured) felt the anger of the Manchester United supporters at Wembley during Sunday’s FA Cup final
The YouTuber was also involved in another bizarre altercation that day after being followed by Man City fans as he was driven from Wembley.
The fans began banging on his vehicle and shouting insults, while one person reportedly heard the tragedy chanting the words “Munich” in reference to the Munich air disaster.
Speed retaliated in a heated manner, swearing at those outside the van and shouting: ‘F***ing City fans, they just piss me off, bro.
“I couldn’t even leave the damn thing behind. Why do they get so angry? What the hell is their problem. They just want to start things for no reason.”