IShowSpeed and xQc reverse decision to quit soccer after Sidemen Charity Match, fans call it 'redemption story'
CINCINNATI, OHIO: IShowSpeed and xQc have left fans stunned with their unexpected announcement regarding next year's Sidemen Charity Match.
Darren Watkins Jr aka IShowSpeed, recently took to a YouTube livestream to reveal his change of heart about retiring from soccer following the 2023 Sidemen Charity Match.
Meanwhile, when xQc's supporters sought clarification about his participation in next year's match, the streamer had quite a response that took the Internet by storm.
IShowSpeed claims he shouldn't give up on soccer
In his most recent livestream, IShowSpeed revealed that despite his surprising misses in the Sidemen Charity Match, he shouldn't give up on the sports.
For those unaware, in a different livestream, Speed had frustratingly announced his retirement from soccer due to his shocking penalty miss in the match, in which his team YouTube All-Stars suffered an 8-5 loss.
However, in the most recent broadcast, Speed spoke about his decision reversal, questioning himself and asserting that there is more to his soccer career.
"I was genuinely thinking about stopping playing football but I don't think that's the way. You know, just 'cause I had a bad game, do I just quit football? Just 'cause I had a bad game? I don't think I should give up. I think there's more to this football," claimed the streamer, who is known to love soccer.
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Then, Speed went on to reference his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, and stated, "I'm not gonna give up. There's more to this. You see this dude on my shirt? I'm not giving up until I be like him or surpass him. You feel what I'm saying? That's what it's going to be"
Will xQc appear in next year’s Sidemen Charity Match?
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After the Sidemen Charity Match, xQc took to Instagram to share a carousel of images from the event. Soon, a fan inquired, "Will you be back next year? Not to be parasocial but you looked like you had fun."
xQc promptly responded to the query, stating, "if they will have me. I have a story to deliver," pointing to his willingness to do better in the sport.
From the exchange on Instagram, it became evident that xQc would participate if he received an invitation from the Sidemen group. Significantly, the streamer expressed his eagerness to explore potential opportunities.
Notably, during the match, he received a record-low rating of 0.3, marking the lowest score among all participants, as per Sportskeeda. Fans speculate that this might motivate him to make an appearance in next year’s match to prove his point of being better.
How did xQc's fans react to his decision to continue with soccer?
Upon reading the Instagram conversation between xQc and a fan, many have shared their perspectives.
One fan said, "redemption story gonna go crazy"
Another wrote, "you better train this time," with ne saying, "please do try and play again and train for next year u will absolutely destroy them."
A fan advised, "SAN FELIX! work on your postitioning AND DONT BE AFRAID OF THE BALL. You're a keeper! You're gonna get HIT REGARDLESS SO JUST LEARN TO GO ALL OUT SAFEST WAY POSSIBLE YOU GOT THIS."
"nah bro will put 0.4 Rating Performance they ain't Ready For the juicer," expressed one who didn't have faith in xQc, while a fan quipped, "bro wanna comeback like messi."
