Rúben Dias, the Portuguese footballer and former partner of TV personality Maya Jama, has addressed the rumors surrounding their breakup, strongly denying any accusations of infidelity. In a statement shared on Instagram on Friday, Dias insisted that he never cheated on the Love Island star and emphasized the importance of mutual respect in their relationship.
Dias commented on the unusual public scrutiny that his personal life has faced, highlighting the reaction of his 85-year-old grandfather, who reportedly asked him if he had been unfaithful after seeing repeated media reports. “That’s where I draw the line on what’s acceptable and what’s not,” Dias said. He insisted that their relationship was always grounded in respect and that no boundaries were ever crossed. “A lie told often enough can start to feel like the truth, and for that reason I tell you that I didn’t cheat, nor did I ever have the intention or temptation to. I believe Maya deserves all the respect in the world,” he added.
The split, according to Dias, was handled maturely by both parties. He explained that the reasons for the breakup are private and personal, and that he has generally chosen to remain silent about his private life. “But I also believe it’s wrong to lie to people and to portray an opposite image of someone just for clickbait,” he said. He concluded his statement by asking for respect from the public: “Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always one has to betray the other in order for a relationship to end.”
Despite Dias’ denial, media reports have suggested that he engaged in a social media behavior known as “toe-dipping” during his relationship with Jama. This involves following women on platforms like Instagram to gauge interest, and then unfollowing them if there is no reciprocation. It is reported that in March, weeks before the breakup, Dias followed Catarina Duraes, a model and bridal designer, but unfollowed her a little over 24 hours later when she did not follow back. Similarly, in November 2025, he allegedly employed the same tactic with a Scottish woman named Claire, although there is no suggestion that he was unfaithful at that time.
Sources told The Sun that while the action of following and unfollowing may appear harmless, doing it late at night with the hope of gauging interest can be perceived as inappropriate. “It might just seem like a simple follow online but it’s the intention behind it, following someone to see if they follow back and interact, and always doing it late at night – it’s seedy,” a source explained.
In addition to these past incidents, Dias reportedly followed other social media personalities after the split, including Australian Love Island star Amelia Marni, who currently has a boyfriend. A blonde TikTok influencer named Georgia is also said to have received similar attention, though there is no indication that Dias had any further interaction with these women. Observers have noted that Dias tends to follow women briefly before unfollowing them the next day, a pattern that has been monitored by social media users following the couple’s breakup.
Since parting ways, both Dias and Jama have removed pictures of each other from their Instagram accounts. Over the weekend, Dias celebrated winning the FA Cup with his Manchester City teammates, but Jama remained silent on social media, despite having previously shown support at matches. Fans also noted the timing of the split, which coincided with Manchester City narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to rivals Arsenal.
The public nature of their breakup and Dias’ social media activities has fueled widespread speculation. While Dias maintains that he never cheated, the combination of toe-dipping incidents and media coverage has kept fans intrigued. Meanwhile, Jama has appeared to embrace her single life, sharing several swimsuit and bikini photos on Instagram, signaling that she is moving forward from the relationship.
As of now, both parties have refrained from making further public comments, with Dias focusing on his football career and the end of Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City, while Jama continues her work as a television personality and social media influencer. The Daily Mail has reached out to Jama’s representatives for comment, but no response has been issued. The story illustrates the challenges of maintaining privacy and respect in high-profile relationships, particularly under the scrutiny of social media and public attention.
