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England legend jokes with Micah Richards as Jama responds to playful exchange
Gary Lineker couldn’t resist poking fun at Maya Jama during the Baller League UK draft, jokingly urging Micah Richards to “get her boyfriend to play for us”—a reference to her rumored romance with Manchester City defender Ruben Dias.
Jama and Dias: The rumored romance
Love Island host Jama has been romantically linked to Dias after the pair reportedly welcomed in 2025 together in Ibiza. Their connection allegedly began at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, with fans picking up on social media hints suggesting they are an item.
Lineker’s joke and Jama’s response
During the Baller League UK event in London, Lineker interrupted a conversation between Jama and Richards, playfully telling his former England teammate: "Micah, stop flirting and get her boyfriend to play for us."
Jama was quick to respond, shutting down the lighthearted banter with: "Get out! This is why I don't talk to old people. They're so weird."
The exchange added some laughs to the launch event, with Jama, Richards, and Lineker all embracing the fun of the moment. However, the talk surrounding Jama and Dias’ relationship is unlikely to die down anytime soon.