YouTube star Darren Jason Warkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, recently revealed an unexpected ambition during one of his livestreams: he wants to play professional football in India. The 20-year-old American is already well-known for his admiration of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and is a familiar face at major football events, including the Ballon d’Or ceremony and the UEFA Champions League final.

After previously challenging Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles to a race, Speed now appears to be turning his focus to the football pitch. During a recent YouTube live stream, he discovered that a mural of himself had been painted on a metro pillar in India. Shocked and pleasantly surprised, he shared his newfound interest in pursuing football in the country.

“In India, they think I

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