This is not an AI video: 6-finger goal celebration goes viral

A football player with a rare condition of having 12 fingers went viral on July 27, 2026, after celebrating a goal by displaying six fingers on each hand to mock his opponents. The video, shared on Instagram by user @tigrao__09, was widely circulated and sparked debate online, with many initially suspecting it was an AI-generated deepfake. BILD Sport confirmed the authenticity of the footage, noting the player's actual physical anomaly. The celebration was seen as a taunting gesture toward the opposing team, adding a bizarre twist to the match. The incident highlights how unusual real-life events can be mistaken for AI-generated content in the current media landscape.

First published Aug 4, 02:58 PM UTCUpdated Jul 27, 04:45 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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