New Champions League 'Host' Gains Huge Following but There’s a Catch
A new 'Champions League host' has taken social media by storm despite a major catch which is quite clearly highlighted.
There are a whole host of broadcasters who work on Champions League coverage across the world and so you could be forgiven for not being aware of Eysan Aksoy, said to hail from Istanbul in Turkey, where TRT have the rights to show the action from Europe's premier club competition .
The presenter has amassed more than 43,000 followers on Instagram, where she has a blue tick and regularly rakes in likes and comments.
In addition, Aksoy also has an 18+ content page on Patreon - where the maximum cost is £771.50 per month.
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But despite active TikTok, X and YouTube pages, Aksoy is not a real person and is entirely AI-generated.
The bio for the Instagram account does indeed state it is 'Created by AI', as well as claiming interest in fashion, lifestyle and travel.
AI-generated Champions League presenter gains huge following
The feed was created around seven months ago and a good chunk of the 235 pictures include a raft of model-style photos and videos, as well as holiday snaps.
Yet in times the person responsible for the account has changed things up, pushing Aksoy as a leading football presenter.
The account has shared a number of pictures of Aksoy posing as a presenter in an AI-generated studio, with Champions League and Europa League branding visible.
There also a manufactured picture of Aksoy on the red carpet at the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, complete with the caption: "What an unforgettable night at the 2025 Ballon d’Or Ceremony! Truly a beautiful evening filled with elegance, inspiration, and unforgettable moments."
In another post, Aksoy risked the wrath of Turkey's leading football sides by posting a carousel of images wearing the shirts of Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Trabzonspor and Besiktas - an act that can be considered a cardinal sin.
Despite the signs being there, the follower base is still strong and posts are regularly inundated with comments praising Aksoy's appearance and looks.
Then, there is the Patreon section containing 87 posts which have to be unlocked with paid subscriptions.
The invention of AI influencers is a new trend, with account Mia Zelu accruing 169,000 followers and continuining to dupe people - even catching out Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant after he was seen in the likes.
The Zelu account continues to post AI-generated images at sports events across the world, including Wimbledon in July.
Topics: Champions League
Josh Lawless