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 IShowSpeed sneaks in surprise punch on KSI during Sidemen Charity Match, Internet labels soccer players 'pathetic'

The incident wasn't captured in the live broadcast, as the stream had switched to the referee's chest camera at that precise moment

LONDON, UK: IShowSpeed sneaks a punch on KSI at the Sidemen Charity Match.

The annual Sidemen Charity Match, a fixture that continues to grow in prominence within the YouTube community, unfolded in spectacular fashion this year.

With a staggering 62,000 fans packing West Ham's London Stadium and 2.6 million viewers tuning in via the live stream, the event has solidified its status as one of the most eagerly anticipated highlights on the YouTube calendar.

The Sidemen triumphed with an 8-5 victory over the YouTube All-Stars, treating the massive crowd and online audience to an action-packed spectacle filled with laughter and camaraderie.

However, amidst the frenzy of goals and entertaining antics, one humorous incident managed to escape the attention of most viewers.

IShowSpeed lands playful 'Punch' on KSI during Sidemen Charity Match

In a playful twist during the Sidemen Charity Match held on Saturday, September 9, IShowSpeed managed to sneak in a "punch" on KSI, providing an unexpected and humorous moment that captivated viewers.

As the game unfolded, KSI successfully thwarted Speed's scoring attempts, earning himself a set of bragging rights. Speed's best opportunity came from the penalty spot, a critical moment that led to an amusing interaction among players.

Referee Mark Clattenburg awarded the penalty, setting the stage for a bit of good-natured pushing and pulling among the players. Speed, alongside Kai Cenat and Chunkz, surrounded a visibly irate KSI, creating a tense standoff that appeared to be all in good fun.

While the interaction mostly played out as a lighthearted exchange, Speed managed to land a small "punch" on KSI's back amid the commotion.

Notably, the incident wasn't captured in the live broadcast, as the stream had switched to the referee's chest camera at that precise moment.

However, one observant fan, quantumcaza, seized the opportunity to record the playful punch and shared it via an Instagram story.

Remarkably, this brief and playful moment has garnered significant attention online, accumulating over 9 million views and showcasing the enduring appeal of such unexpected highlights in the world of online content creation and charity matches.

'Geez soccer players are pathetic'

One user wrote, "That’s literally the worst fight I’ve ever seen. Geez soccer players are pathetic" while the other user wrote, "OMG HE TOUCHED HIS ARM." Another user wrote, "What’s with those flying kicks ?"

The fourth user wrote, "I just see a father playing with his sons."

The fifth user wrote, "Speed was too quick with it. LSI even stopped for a second because he thought it was going to be a fake punch like his boxing matches. Never actually been hit before like that."