Ruben Dias Addresses Cheating Claims Following Split With Maya Jama

Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias has publicly denied cheating on Love Island presenter Maya Jama after the pair ended their relationship. The 29-year-old Portuguese defender issued an Instagram statement condemning media speculation about their split, describing the coverage as harmful to both his reputation and personal family relationships.

The Statement and Its Context

Dias revealed that the intensity of tabloid coverage had crossed into unacceptable territory, noting that relatives—including his elderly grandfather—were encountering repeated cheating allegations on news outlets. In his statement, he emphasized that he and Jama had maintained mutual respect throughout their relationship and that no infidelity had occurred.

The footballer acknowledged that while he typically avoids commenting on rumors about his personal life, he felt compelled to address false narratives. He stated: "The reasons why we broke up are private and belong to us and we've both dealt with it in a very mature way. Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always one has to betray the other in order for a relationship to end."

Timeline and Background

Dias and Jama, who is 31, first met in Manchester during the MTV European Music Awards in November 2024. They confirmed their relationship publicly in April 2025. The pair had been living together in Manchester, where Dias has played as a defender for Manchester City since 2020 following a £65 million transfer. In August 2025, he extended his contract with the club through 2029.

Speculation about their relationship status intensified in mid-May when both removed photographs of each other from their social media accounts. Jama, who has hosted Love Island UK since 2022, has not yet made a public statement regarding the breakup. Her representatives declined to provide comment when contacted by media outlets.