Phil Foden Seeks Legal Action Against Viral False Claims About Children

Manchester City and England midfielder Phil Foden has taken legal action after false and distressing social media posts claimed that his eldest son Ronnie had died and his daughter True was battling cancer. These fabricated stories, which included AI-generated images of Foden and his partner Rebecca Cooke in tears, were spread by fake fan accounts, causing widespread concern among fans and trending online. Foden's partner publicly condemned the false allegations as "sickening" and urged followers to report any posts spreading these lies. The couple is working with legal specialists to have the posts removed and to identify those responsible. This incident highlights the growing problem of online abuse targeting footballers and their families, particularly involving the misuse of AI-generated content, prompting players like Foden to take stronger legal and technological measures against misinformation. Despite the online turmoil, Foden continues to perform for Manchester City, recently helping them advance in the Carabao Cup.