Manchester City and England sensation Phil Foden has been forced to take legal measures against malicious online trolls who circulated disturbing false claims about his young family.
Disturbing Fabrications Target Football Star's Children
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, currently celebrating England's journey to the Euro 2024 final, has instructed specialist lawyers to pursue individuals behind a sickening social media hoax. The fabricated posts falsely claimed Foden's three-year-old son Ronnie had tragically passed away while also alleging his daughter True was battling cancer.
"These malicious posts are completely false and have caused significant distress to Phil and his family," a representative close to the footballer confirmed.
Legal Team Springs Into Action
Foden's legal representatives have already issued cease-and-desist letters and are pursuing formal legal action against the accounts responsible for creating and spreading the harmful content. The disturbing posts emerged during what should have been a celebratory period for the Stockport-born star, who played a crucial role in England's semi-final victory against the Netherlands.
The footballer, who shares two sons and a daughter with childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke, is understood to be deeply upset by the targeted campaign against his young family.
Growing Problem of Online Abuse in Football
This incident highlights the escalating issue of online harassment facing high-profile sports personalities. Several Premier League stars have recently spoken out about the psychological impact of social media abuse directed at themselves and their families.
Foden's decision to pursue legal action sends a strong message that such behaviour will not be tolerated. His legal team is exploring all available options to identify the perpetrators and ensure they face appropriate consequences for their actions.
The Manchester City academy graduate continues to focus on his preparations for Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain, determined not to let the malicious online activity disrupt his historic campaign with the Three Lions.
