With a decisive 8-7 victory over YouTube All-Stars, UK YouTube group Sidemen put an exciting London evening to a close. The game was free to watch on YouTube and delivered all the action that was promised. The match at Charlton Valley Stadium sold out of tickets in less than a day, thus the anticipation for …
The general perception around Football Twitter is that of a community divided into separate fanbases, all constantly at each other’s throats. However, once in a while, we receive moments where the community manages to unite in appreciation, these are few and far between but lovely to see nonetheless. One such occasion occurred recently when an …
Viral YouTuber Darren Watkins aka ‘Ishowspeed’ continues to climb the ivory Towers of internet fame, and fans are getting a gauge of exactly how popular the streamer is. The devout Ronaldo fanboy earned his fame on the back of several viral clips, which display him indulging in hilarious and often bizarre antics. The YouTuber’s knack for …
When Bayern Munich’s manager, Julian Nagelsmann, was asked about Barcelona’s business in the transfer window, he had this to say about the Catalans. “The only club that has no money but buys every player they want. I do not know how. It’s kind of crazy.” This has been the burning question that has pervaded the …
Known for his hot-headed personality and crazy antics displayed on his YouTube streams, Darren Watkins Jr or Speed has kept the gaming community entertained since he began streaming in 2016. But his popularity amongst football fans rose after he pledged himself to be a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo (or ‘Crista Ronaldo’ as he puts it) …
Popular YouTuber and streamer Ishowspeed, who has undergone a meteoric rise through a string of bizarre viral moments, was in the news once again. The Ohio resident earned fame in the Footy world through content centred around the game, such as FIFA streams and even hilarious training footage. The number of popular clips starring Speed are …
Brighton & Hove Albion ruined the party at Old Trafford when they handed Erik ten Hag his first official defeat as Manchester United manager in their Premier League season opener on Sunday. The Seagulls outwitted the Red Devils, making them look silly and starting their own season on a high note. Before the game itself, …
Throughout last year’s Premier League campaign, Manchester United fans were spotted on the Old Trafford pitch about as often as the club’s own players. After the revelation of the club’s participation in launching the failed European Super League, United fans were hugely disappointed with the club’s hierarchy. Furthermore, last season saw United extend its trophyless …
Being a global phenomenon, football’s popularity has shown seemingly no limits. In fact, fans of the game are so impassioned and indulged, that they have banded together to create a separate community on the biggest media platforms. Be it Reddit, Twitter or YouTube, football fanatics have crafted their own ecosystem with its own conventions. Many figures …
Through the magic of the internet, fans are closer to their beloved clubs than ever. In fact, put enough effort in and one might become a recognised figure online, and even build a rapport with their favourite club. A prime example is Mark Goldbridge, the popular YouTuber who is a well-known creator, whose primary focus has …
Ishowspeed‘s stock is showing no signs of declining, the steady rise continues and the American recently hit a massive milestone. The YouTuber reached 9 million subscribers and sits firmly as one of the most viral creators on the platform. His ascent to the top has been largely aided by football-based clips which have garnered millions of …
Amateur football fan and YouTuber IShowSpeed continues to discover the realm of the beautiful game aided by his legion of fans. The unapologetic CR7 fanboy is slowly learning about various teams and players, especially through FIFA 22. His encounters with various digital stars on FUT Online have made him familiar with certain names. However, his …
Soccer Aid began in 2006 to extend a helping hand to UNICEF with the primary aim of raising funds for the aggrieved, by organizing a friendly football match between England and the Rest of the World (ROW) XI, comprising celebrities and former football players. Recently, the tenth edition of Soccer Aid ended with World XI …
In a surprising yet predictable fashion, YouTuber Mark Goldbridge has joined popular sports radio TalkSPORT as a presenter. One could’ve guessed that it wouldn’t have been long before Goldbridge was snapped up by a major channel for his immense following. Boasting 4 YouTube channels carrying sizable popularity, with content ranging from gaming to football, Mark …
As the current season is fast approaching its end, the footballing community are slowly turning their focus to the Ballon d’Or award for the present campaign. While supporters have their opinions on the winner, behind the scenes there is a meticulous selection process that ultimately decides the winner of the award. According to new rules, …