In the 'Match For Hope' charity game on Friday, influencer IShowSpeed went too far with a horror tackle on Brazilian legend Ricardo Kaka.

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• Match For Hope charity game being played
• Speed commits horror tackle on Kaka
• Influencer goes too far with challenge

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  In the 2024 edition of the 'Match For Hope', featuring the likes of Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Didier Drogba, Claude Makelele, Tim Cahill and David Villa among others – as well as creators in the industry – one influencer went too far!

  Social media personality IShowSpeed was trailing Ballon d'Or winner Ricardo Kaka and slid in behind him studs up, taking down the Brazilian.

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  Speed was handed a yellow card for the foul, much to his dismay, but Kaka appeared to be all right despite the shocking tackle.

  The charity match, taking place at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, saw social media influencers Chunkz and Aboflah captain each respective side with superstars on each side. All profit obtained from the match will go to the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, supporting out-of-school children around the world.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KAKA AND SPEED?

  The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner will continue enjoying his retirement from the professional game, while making unique cameos like these when available. Speed, meanwhile, will continue producing content and influencing on social media.

Tags: Futebol
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