While the match was filled with show-stopping moments — including the fastest man alive Usain Bolt being stretchered off the pitch — one of the biggest talking points from the match was the treatment of Miniminter.
Miniminteris a widely popular YouTuber and part of KSI’sSidemen— a group of content creators who have over 10 million subscribers on the platform.
Despite being plastered all over the advertising for the match, Miniminter only played the last 15 minutes of the match and even then, was unable to really get a touch on the ball.
Just feel like you should give more game time to people who don’t normally get to play in front of these crowds, as a opposed to giving pros most of the minutes.
As such, many online have slammed the match for being more focused on the ex-players passing between each other and less about the content creators able to show off their soccer skills.
One X userwrote, “I wouldn’t go again if I was Miniminter. Disgusting from all involved. Plaster his face everywhere for promotion and then give him 15 minutes at the end and didn’t even get a touch of the ball.”
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KSI himself weighed in on the match, claiming that he found it “awful” and “boring” while still recognizing that the event was for a good cause.
“I’m very glad Soccer Aid raised a lot of money today. Always brings a smile to my face every year.
“However, as a football match, that was an awful and boring watch. It was literally ex-pros just passing amongst themselves, dribbling past people, and shooting from anywhere constantly [laugh out loud]. Would much rather it just be influencers and entertainers play. Would make the game a lot closer too and more enjoyable to watch as a viewer.”
The streamer then added, “Just feel like you should give more game time to people who don’t normally get to play in front of these crowds, as opposed to giving pros most of the minutes.”
Eleni Thomas is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team, specializing in Gaming and wider gamer culture. She is a journalism graduate, expertly covering TV & Movies, GTA, Pokemon, Nintendo games, Twitch streamers, and YouTubers. She is also passionate about covering Queer and female representation. You can contact her at: eleni.thomas@dexerto.com
