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FIFA Opens Investigation Into Alleged Racist Abuse of Influencer at World Cup Match
FIFA launched an inquiry after footage showed an Argentina supporter confronting American influencer IShowSpeed at Hard Rock Stadium during a 3-2 win over Cape Verde. The incident occurred on 3 July during the last-32 fixture.
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FIFA opened an investigation after receiving reports of alleged racist abuse directed at American social media influencer IShowSpeed during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde. The incident took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 3 July during the last-32 match of the tournament.
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Footage posted on IShowSpeed's YouTube channel shows the 21-year-old, wearing a Cape Verde kit, in a confrontation with an Argentina fan in the stands.
" IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, has 57 million subscribers on YouTube and 53 million followers on TikTok. He has live-streamed matches during the tournament, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic appearing in some broadcasts.
The reported abuse comes days after France forward Kylian Mbappe called a Paraguayan senator "despicable" following remarks mocking his origin and education. Celeste Amarilla posted the comments on X after Paraguay's defeat by France in the last 16.
" FIFA has more than 100 million followers across all social media platforms for IShowSpeed, according to the report.
