IShowSpeed Breaks Down in Tears as Portugal is Ousted from the Euros, Fans React
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YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” was overcome with emotion during a recent livestream after his favorite international football team, Portugal, was eliminated from the UEFA Euros by France. As an ardent Cristiano Ronaldo fan, Speed’s heartbreak was palpable when Portugal lost in a penalty shootout, bringing an end to their tournament run.
Throughout the match, IShowSpeed was live on his YouTube channel, watching intently and sharing the highs and lows with his audience. When the final whistle blew and Portugal’s fate was sealed, he couldn’t contain his sorrow. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief, posting a photo of himself with puffy eyes in a Portugal jersey, accompanied by the caption, “Goodbye Ronaldo.”
For those unfamiliar with IShowSpeed’s recent activities, the streamer has been residing in Europe for several weeks, even securing a house in Germany to follow the UEFA Euros closely. Besides attending Portugal’s matches, he has been traveling to various countries, conducting IRL (In Real Life) streams that sometimes become quite intense.
IShowSpeed’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo is well-known among his followers. His devotion is so profound that he owns a Lamborghini Huracan with a custom paint job featuring the iconic footballer. This deep-seated admiration made Portugal’s loss in the quarter-finals to France, decided by penalty shootouts, particularly devastating for him.
iShowSpeed CRIES after Portugal got eliminted in the EUROS.. 😢 pic.twitter.com/kkb9C403IO
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) July 5, 2024
During his livestream, viewers saw Speed following the match on a TV screen. When Portugal was defeated, he broke down in tears, unable to hide his anguish. In a moment of frustration, he even smashed a few glass utensils that were on the table beside him. His distress was so profound that he struggled to speak, pacing around the room as he processed the loss. Clips of this emotional breakdown quickly went viral on social media, with platforms like X seeing the videos garner hundreds of thousands of views within hours.
In addition to his X post, IShowSpeed also shared his feelings on Instagram, stating:
“damn man it can’t be only me whose feeling like this i can’t stop crying, knowing this is his last game with portugal just makes me feel like im dead inside💔 ill forever support this man. WE LOVE YOU Ronaldo and i love everybody else on portugal national squad keep yall head up.”
Despite the heartache, IShowSpeed plans to continue his European journey, even though he recently faced a troubling incident in Norway where he was assaulted by fans in the streets of Oslo. This unfortunate event has not deterred him from exploring other countries and continuing his IRL streams.
For IShowSpeed, the elimination of Portugal from the Euros is a significant emotional blow, given his deep connection to Ronaldo and the national team. Fans and followers alike have rallied around him, offering support and sharing in his sorrow during this challenging time.
Look how upset Speed is💔 pic.twitter.com/2YEshWc1tA
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) July 5, 2024
Is he in love with Christiano Ronaldo?
— Howda (@Howda1988) July 5, 2024
Aint nonway this dude crying like this over a soccer game
— Tony (@Tony1188_) July 5, 2024
— ISAJA ISAJA (@Rios_Ay1) July 5, 2024
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