'I bet on this man' - Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger weighs in on who’s faster: iShowSpeed or Thierry Henry

During the post-match analysis of the 2025 Champions League final on CBS Sports, Jamie Carragher surprised viewers and fellow pundits by asking Arsene Wenger who would win in a race between iShowSpeed and Thierry Henry. The question came while iShowSpeed was being interviewed by the CBS panel on the field after the final, and Wenger settled the debate in seconds. The Frenchman, who managed Henry during one of Arsenal's most successful periods, responded without hesitation that Henry would "easily" win the race.

“I bet on this man,” Wenger told CBS Sports while tapping on Henry’s back. “You know what, I looked at the historic records and even Thierry was taken at a higher pace than Mbappe [at 39 kmph].”

The conversation represents the growing intersection between traditional sports media and digital content creators. Major broadcasters like CBS Sports are increasingly incorporating internet personalities into their coverage to bridge the gap between conventional sports audiences and younger, digitally-native viewers.

The viral moment will likely fuel further debate across social media platforms about player speed comparisons across different eras. There is already speculation about a potential race between iShowSpeed and retired football stars, with several former players expressing interest in such exhibitions.