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Online personality Speed couldn't contain his excitement and literally barked with joy as Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or.
On Monday, Sept. 22, the Paris Saint-Germain forward clinched football's ultimate crown, beating Lamine Yamal and Vitinha in the most coveted title.
The ceremony, which took place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, was live-streamed by Speed via his channel, where viewers witnessed his enthusiastic reaction to Ousmane Dembélé's victory.
Repeatedly, the American YouTuber hollered:
"Dembélé won! Oh sh*t!"
IShowSpeed, or simply Speed, proceeded to bark before adding that it "would've been crazy" if Lamine Yamal won. His unique reaction also drew chatter online.
"Bro turned into a whole dog for Dembélé," a viewer reacted with a dog and crying emojis.
"He was happy," one clarified.
"Speed got so excited," another commented.
"Real Doggg," a fan replied.
"he reaction is golden," one said.
The internet star also sparked laughter with his follow-up comment, reacting to Ousmane Dembélé's appearance:
"Why does he look like my dad?"
Speed responds loudly to the crowd chanting "Messi" outside his bus
Shortly after, the celebrity streamer is seen outside his bus, chatting with a group of men, when a crowd begins chanting "Messi." He approached the pack and repeatedly shouted back:
"Shut the h*ll up!"
Speed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is known as a massive Cristiano Ronaldo fan. The Portuguese football star is aware of the YouTuber's support, and is reportedly moved by the online personality's dedication.
The two have since met each other in 2023 and even exchanged birthday messages. In January, the streamer turned 20, which he commemorated with a Cristiano Ronaldo-themed three-tier cake and shirt.
On Instagram, he also showcased his humor by including a photo of the football star wearing a blue sparkly wig.
He wrote in his caption:
"happy birthday to me i’m 20 now"
Under his carousel of photos, people poured in their well-wishes, but the standout was Cristiano Ronaldo's message for the online personality. He wrote:
"Happy Birthday, Speed! Hope your day was great. Stay wild and fast!"
Ousmane Dembélé on winning the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or: "Truly exceptional"
Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembélé described his 2025 Ballon d'Or win as "incredible." In his emotional acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude to everyone before adding how amazing the season has been so far.
"Receiving this trophy, especially from Ronaldinho, is truly exceptional. I want to thank PSG for signing me in 2023. The president, the entire team, and the club. They are a wonderful family. From day one, the president has treated me very well."
As he received the golden trophy, the Frenchman thanked his teammates as well as his family.
"This is an award thanks to the collective. I want to thank all my teammates. I want to thank FC Barcelona, the club of my dreams. I played with Lionel Messi, I want to thank him too, I learned so much from him. To have been able to play with Lionel Messi.. I have learned so much from him. I want to thank Deschamps. Let's hope we can win the World Cup too!"
He went on:
"To my mother, I want to thank you. You have always been there for me, mama. To my family, we have experienced so much together. We have been through it all. We will always be together."
READ: “Well deserved”: Internet buzzes as Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or
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