Fact Check: Neymar Was NOT Thronged By Fans While Sitting On The Toilet -- Video Shows A Neymar Impersonator
A viral video claiming to show Neymar Jr. being followed by fans in a restroom is false. Facial recognition software has confirmed that the individual in the video is an impersonator, not the soccer star. The impersonator has been known for nearly four years and the video gained traction after Neymar was called up for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- ▪The viral video was posted by @Nowfootball on X, claiming Neymar was followed into the toilet by fans.
- ▪Facial recognition software identified the person in the video as a lookalike, not Neymar.
- ▪The impersonator has been active since 2022 and the video was also shared on Instagram.
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