A video from the Miami Grand Prix went viral after a cameraman briefly focused on fan Ivana Knoll during a live broadcast.
The moment drew viewers' attention, with many noting how the camera lingered as the "World Cup's s*xiest fan" walked by during a Sky Sports segment.
As clips of the broadcast spread on social media, online users shared mixed reactions.
Highlights
- A cameraman for Sky Sports gained attention after briefly shifting focus from a panel of presenters to Ivana Knoll.
- While some social media users joked that the cameraman "understood the assignment," others debated whether the focus was intentional.
- Knoll, a former Miss Croatia, previously made headlines for her bold outfits at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
“He kept the three presenters in shot and didn’t pan over to just her. She walked right through the shot. He did nothing wrong,” one user wrote.
A cameraman was caught briefly focusing on a fan as she walked through a live shot during the Miami Grand Prix
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The moment happened during a Sky Sports broadcast of the Miami Grand Prix, shortly after the Sprint Qualifying session, when presenter Simon Lazenby, former driver Naomi Schiff, and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button were discussing the upcoming race from the paddock.
During the segment, Ivana Knoll walked by the group in a black crop top, shorts, and high boots, drawing immediate attention.
After the broadcast, Knoll shared the moment on Instagram, showing herself photobombing the live coverage.
As she approached, the cameraman shifted focus from the presenters to Knoll for a few seconds before returning to the panel.
While the moment was brief, it went viral quickly online.
The clip also captured reactions from people nearby, including a Formula 1 team member who appeared visibly stunned as she walked past.
The cameraman quickly returned to the presenters, but the brief distraction became the highlight of the segment, with viewers picking up on the moment almost instantly.
As the video circulated online, netizens quickly shared their divided opinions
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Several users defended the cameraman, arguing that he did nothing wrong and simply captured what he saw.
“Give the guy a raise,” one comment read.
Others joked about the situation. “Cameraman understood the assignment… I wonder if he got a promotion,” another user wrote.
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At the same time, some viewers felt the attention was intentional and questioned both the cameraman and Knoll.
“But I bet she knew what she was doing; she was trying to get a bit of spotlight and attention,” one person commented.
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“She dressed like that because she wants people to look at her. And now y’all wanna fire the man for looking at her. Lmaoo wild world we live in,” another wrote.
Others kept it simple, emphasizing that the moment was harmless.
“He gets a pass because she was pretty spectacular. He recorded her for posterity. Just doing his job,” one comment read.
This viral attention was not new for Ivana Knoll, who had previously captured the spotlight at other sporting events
Knoll first gained global attention at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where her bold outfits supporting Croatia captured widespread notice.
She returned for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, continuing to attract attention online and at matches.
However, her presence at the Qatar tournament also sparked controversy.
Her red-and-white checkered outfits conflicted with Qatar’s dress code.
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"I heard about the rules, and I was shocked. In the dress code, you're forbidden from showing your shoulders, knees, belly and neck. I was like 'omg I don’t even have clothes covering that all'," she said at the time.
She later criticized the event’s organization, calling it a “disaster” and sharing her frustrations on social media.
“This is a disaster,” she wrote, referring to issues with access and organization at the event.
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She also claimed that members of her group faced problems getting the required documentation to attend matches.
Born in Germany and later moving to Zagreb, Knoll has often spoken about her passion for football, a passion sparked at a young age when her father took her to matches.
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Over time, she turned that passion into a public image, combining sports fandom with modelling and social media content.
She has also been involved in business ventures, including her own swimwear brand, and has expanded her presence beyond football into other events, such as Formula 1.
"She's fishing for followers," wrote one netizen
