Riccardo Calafiori’s girlfriend model Benedetta Boeme has revealed that the Instagram post of her account is fake
Social media platforms especially X and TikTok are currently buzzing with a transfer rumor of Riccardo Calafiori, but is it true or just another internet hoax? Let’s find out!
For the unversed, following the impressive performance of the Italian professional footballer at Euro 2024 and after a breakout season for Bologna, claims emerged online that Riccardo Calafiori is set to transfer to Arsenal.
Riccardo Calafiori’s girlfriend model Benedetta Boeme denies break up reports on TikTok after fake Instagram post goes viral
These rumors that even misled several media outlets were made by a fake profile impersonating the 22-year-old player’s girlfriend Benedetta Boeme.
The fake profile claimed that Riccardo Calafiori was transferring to Arsenal. However, these rumors aren’t true as model Boeme has came forward to address the issue and also denied that the two haven’t broken up as per the fake Instagram post.
Riccardo Calafiori’s girlfriend confirms his transfer to Arsenal on Instagram
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What Did Benedetta Boeme Say?
Taking to reel-sharing platform Instagram, Benedetta Boeme has denied these claims.
Meanwhile, several media outlets reported that the model has ended her relationship with the Bologna defender after a video surfaced showing him flirting with an unknown woman while on vacation.
These false rumors began after a TikTok message went viral stating that Boeme had broken up with Calafiori, “could not forgive” him for his indiscretion, and wished him well in his future at Arsenal.
However, Boeme clarified the situation through her official Instagram after she uploaded a story captioning, “I am forced to write here that I have no TikTok profile!! Someone is pretending to be me and writing things that are not true!”
🚨 Benedetta Boeme has posted on her Instagram story that the TikTok post about her breakup with Riccardo Calafiori is FALSE. pic.twitter.com/TMVrjBe2EU
— WAGS FC (@lovemywagsfc) July 20, 2024
She furthermore claimed that “This is my only social media account,” while emphasizing to the person impersonating her on TikTok that “close the profile, otherwise I will take legal action.”
Is Calafiori Transfer to Arsenal Just a Rumor?
Reports indicates that Riccardo Calafiori is close to move to Arsenal for €45 million excluding bonuses and a percentage of the sell-on fee, however this hasn’t been announced by his girlfriend.
Meanwhile, though the couple has removed each other from their official Instagram account, which again suggests a possible issue between the two, however, as of now there is no official breakup announcement.
It's fake, I wanted it to be real so bad 😭😭😭
Calafiori to Arsenal wasn't confirmed by his girlfriend(potentially ex now, we don't know), Benedetta Boeme.
Riccardo Calafiori's girlfriend's statement on the viral post made by fake account pretending to be her on TikTok: https://t.co/dCTNnyZO6p pic.twitter.com/GzhndwWiPj— Football Report (@FootballReprt) July 21, 2024
About Benedetta Boeme
For the curious, Benedetta Boeme, an Instagram model came to spotlight after a video of her went viral with the Italian footballer.
In May, this year, Boeme unexpectedly made an appearance during Calafiori’s interviews after Bologna secured a surprise qualification for the upcoming Champions League season.
During an interview with a DAZN reporter, Benedetta suddenly appeared on camera and passionately kissed Calafiori and hugged him while glaring at the reporter.
Later on, Calafiori frequently appeared in her Instagram posts, often seen hugging and showing affection. Although the exact duration of their relationship is unknown, their first social media post together dates back to June 2023.
The couple also shares matching tattoos on their hands reading “Koi no Yokan,” a Japanese phrase meaning “premonition of love.”
Since the viral video, Benedetta’s Instagram following has skyrocketed, and she now boasts over 40,000 followers.
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