Let the ball talk! Vozinha's followers soar to 6 million+, overtaking influencer-hyped T.Payne

June 16, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain, and 40-year-old Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha became famous overnight. As of press time, his social media followers have reached 6.181 million, surpassing Payne, who was previously hyped by internet celebrities.

Previously, internet celebrity Scascini launched a "star-making campaign." He studied the FIFA World Cup rosters team by team and finally chose the obscure Tim Payne from the New Zealand team as his "star-making target." Subsequently, Scascini called on netizens on social platforms to take action: "Go follow Tim Payne! Like and comment on his posts like crazy! Make his highlights and 'legendary stories'! Upload his FIFA World Cup player cards! We want the whole world to know who Tim Payne is!"

Spurred by the internet celebrity, Payne's followers skyrocketed, reaching 5.847 million as of press time. Although this is an astronomical figure, it has been surpassed by Vozinha, who had no hype whatsoever, in just half a day, proving that the football world is a field where skill speaks for itself.