“Love Island” star Maya Jama made headlines after speculation about the cheating scandal of Portuguese footballer Ruben Dias. The pair were seen together for about 18 months before internet hell broke loose, and rumors of the athlete being with another woman began to attract fans’ attention.
However, the Manchester City defender slammed the negative whispers, stating that the situation was “unacceptable” and was being used as “clickbait”.Here’s a closer look at the relationship between Maya Jama and Ruben Dias.
Ruben Dias criticizes rumors and headlines
Footballer Ruben Dias published a story on Instagram, where the athlete emphasized that he usually does not talk about his personal life online, but there was a specific incident when he drew a line. “When my 85-year-old grandfather asks me if I cheated on my girlfriend because he saw it over and over again on the news, that’s where I draw the line between what’s acceptable and what’s not,” he said, before claiming that the breakup was completely private and that Maya deserves respect in the matter.After the duo removed their photos from their social media accounts, their relationship status became a widespread topic of discussion online. “The reasons for our breakup are private and ours, and we have dealt with them in a very mature way,” he said, believing that lying to people was wrong and filming a mirror image for some clicks was also inappropriate. Shocking down the persistent trolls, he completed the note by saying, “Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that it is not always necessary to betray the other for the relationship to end.
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About Maya Jama and Ruben Dias
Maya Gamma has not yet made any public statements about the course. The former couple met in Manchester during the MTV European Music Awards in November 2024, and later confirmed their relationship in April 2025, according to the BBC.While Dias is known for his skills in the industry, Gama has been hosting the beloved “Love Island” series. She will also become a cast member of Celebrity Traitors UK in 2026, as well as in an undisclosed role in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentleman.
