Edgar Ié, the Dinamo Bucharest player, has vehemently denied accusations that he employed his twin brother, Edelino, to play in his place during matches. The Guinea-Bissau international addressed the swirling rumors, dismissing them as baseless and labeling them as “nonsense” and “real fake news.”
Speculation regarding the alleged twin swap emerged following dissatisfaction among some Romanian supporters over Edgar Ié’s performance on the pitch.
Concerns escalated to accusations that he had surreptitiously substituted his brother to fulfill his footballing duties. However, Edgar Ié swiftly refuted these claims, expressing bewilderment over their origin.
In an interview with L’Équipe, Edgar Ié addressed the controversy with amusement, stating, “When I learned about this, I immediately called my brother who no longer plays football and lives in Portugal.
He couldn’t believe it. We laughed and he said to me: ‘But do you know where that comes from?’ It’s really a funny story, he wondered.
Explain it to people, please, because there are so many people who have talked about this. I never thought I would be in the news like this! It’s better to laugh about it anyway.”
The footballer’s response underscores his disbelief and amusement at the unfounded allegations, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
Despite the rumors circulating widely among Dinamo fans and across social media platforms, Edgar Ié maintains his innocence, asserting that he has never engaged in such deceptive practices.
As Edgar Ié addresses the twin swap rumors with humor and disbelief, the incident highlights the sometimes bizarre nature of football-related gossip and the importance of distinguishing fact from fiction in the world of sports.
