Gary Lineker reveals Maya Jama’s new relationship with football star after Micah Richards accusation
Gary Lineker has publicly revealed Maya Jama’s relationship with Manchester City star Ruben Dias during a Baller League promotional video.
The Love Island host, 30, has been rumoured to be dating the Portuguese defender for several months.
The revelation came as Jama appeared in a promotional video for the new six-a-side league where she has been announced as a manager.
Lineker made the comment unexpectedly, causing visible discomfort to Jama who had been joking with Micah Richards.
In the video, Richards was playfully confronting Jama about comments regarding his age.
“You disrespected me, didn’t you? You said I look 40 years old,” Richards said to Jama. “I’m only 36. You do me wrong man. How old are you?”
Jama responded: “I’m 30 actually, on the dot. Just 3, 0, new, fresh 30. I just got there.”
It was at this moment Lineker suddenly appeared in the footage, saying: “Micah, stop flirting and get her boyfriend to play for us.”
His comment was followed by laughter from others present.
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Jama was clearly upset by Lineker’s unexpected revelation about her private life.
“Get out! This is why I don’t talk to old people. They’re so weird,” she exclaimed after the incident.
The comment from the former England player prompted further speculation about her relationship with Dias.
Although the couple has not yet gone public with their relationship, rumours have been circulating for months.
Jama and Dias are believed to have been dating since they met at the European Music Awards.
The pair were spotted celebrating New Year’s Eve together in Ibiza, fuelling relationship rumours.
Last week, Jama hinted she is taking Portuguese lessons, suggesting the relationship with the Manchester City centre-back is becoming more serious.
Despite months of speculation, neither Jama nor Dias has officially confirmed their relationship status.
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In February, the pair were spotted wearing matching £5,050 ‘LOVE Bracelet’ by Cartier.
Jama was seen wearing the expensive jewellery in an Instagram post.
Dias was later photographed with the identical bracelet during training ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League second leg tie against Real Madrid.
The matching accessories have been interpreted as further evidence of their relationship.
Meanwhile, the Baller League is set to feature 12 teams in the new six-a-side competition.
Jama and Alisha Lehmann, dubbed the “world’s sexiest footballer”, will become the first all-female management pairing in the start-up league.
Lineker, Richards and Alan Shearer will also serve as managers for teams in the competition.
YouTube star KSI is set to take over the president role of the league.
England women’s star Chloe Kelly has also teamed up with Ian Wright to coach one of the sides.