Gymnast-turned-celebrity Olivia Dunne recently decided to swap leotards for cleats (sort of) in a lighthearted attempt to try her hand-or rather, her foot-at soccer. But what started as a fun challenge with a touch of Livvy’s signature flair turned into an awkward viral moment that’s now living rent-free across the internet.
In what was meant to be a simple trick shot, Dunne stepped up to kick a ball toward a small goal. The task was easy, but the execution didn’t go well. With cameras rolling and confidence high, she wound up and took the shot-only to watch in horror as the ball veered off target and slammed straight into what looked like the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Not the kind of goal she imagined
Instead of hitting the back of the net, Livvy accidentally knocked over the iconic-looking trophy, causing visible damage and a collective gasp from everyone watching. The very same golden cup associated with legends like Maradona, Pelé, and Messi was suddenly the casualty of a soccer stunt gone sideways. And rather than laugh it off or fix the mess, Dunne did what anyone in total shock might do-she bolted.
That moment, captured on video, quickly ignited a firestorm online. Fans immediately started questioning the legitimacy of the entire scene. “There’s no way that’s the real World Cup,” many commented, pointing out that no one would leave such a historic piece just sitting on the floor mid-challenge. Others joked that Olivia’s shot couldn’t be that bad, suggesting the whole thing had to be staged.
Was it scripted-or just a chaotic misfire?
While some called it fake, others weren’t so forgiving. Whether it was a replica or not, the backlash came fast. With the next World Cup just a year away-hosted in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada-many fans found the timing and the act disrespectful, especially if the trophy was meant to symbolize something so globally cherished.
Still, viewers couldn’t help but replay the moment. Between the awkward kick, the smash heard ’round the world, and Dunne’s panicked exit. It had all the ingredients of a viral blunder. What was supposed to be a goofy, charming clip turned into a lesson in how not to go viral.
In the end, Olivia Dunne may have been trying to give “cool girl with a soccer ball” energy-but the internet saw “chaotic icon fleeing the scene.” Whether the trophy was real, fake, or just unlucky, one thing’s for sure: Livvy’s soccer debut was anything but a win.
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