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[Saba Sports News] Recently, internet celebrity Speed started a live stream on social media to play the game “Fortnite.” During an in-game loot box opening, he unlocked the rare skin “Messi (Lionel Messi).” However, he expressed dissatisfaction and did not show any fondness for the skin, instead mocking its design. This was because he is a loyal fan of Cristiano Ronaldo (C. Ronaldo). This action sparked discontent among many Messi fans, who ridiculed him on social media, saying, “Is there anything you can do besides leech off Messi?” “Fortnite” is one of the most popular online games worldwide, known for its rich variety of collaborations. In the realm of sports, it has previously introduced skins for sports stars like Neymar and Harry Kane. Due to its unique gameplay and various collaborative Easter eggs, “Fortnite” enjoys immense popularity abroad and has become a phenomenon. It was nominated for the TGA Best Multiplayer Game in 2017, and by January 2018, it had over 45 million players globally, with simultaneous online users surpassing 3.4 million in February of the same year.