Hoax – Soccer player Vinicius Jr is allegedly dating trans model Isabella Ladera.
Analysis
In recent days, several posts on social media have begun spreading rumors about soccer player Vinicius Jr. According to these messages, the Real Madrid striker is allegedly dating a trans model named Isabella Ladera, and that the relationship was influenced by “advice” from other players.
The messages circulate in various versions. In addition to baseless claims, the content has a transphobic and derogatory tone, suggesting that the alleged relationship would be scandalous. See below the text circulating through internet “memes”:
Version 1: Vinicius Junior is reportedly receiving advice from Mbappe, who also dates a trans model. VINI is allegedly tired of women and afraid of fatherhood, so he starts a relationship with a trans model. Version 2: According to the Spanish press, Vinicius Junior is having an affair with trans model Isabela Ladera.
Fact-check
The stories circulated through some fake screenshots of news sites and sensationalist videos. And, as expected, it is fake. To fact-check, we will answer the following questions: 1) Who is model Isabella Ladera? 2) Is Vinicius Jr dating a trans woman? 3) Are there other similar fake news stories about Vinicius Jr and Isabella Ladera?
Who is model Isabella Ladera?
Isabella Ladera is a Venezuelan content creator and digital influencer who was recently rumored to be Vinicius Jr’s affair. However, she has never stated she is a trans woman. According to Marie Claire magazine, she is a cisgender woman, and the rumors arose after fake social media posts, many of them with a transphobic “humorous” bias.
Is Vinicius Jr dating a trans woman?
There is no official confirmation that Vinicius Jr is dating Isabella Ladera or anyone else. They were seen together at social events, but there is no public statement about a relationship between them. Additionally, the fake news distorts Isabella’s identity, worsening the discriminatory nature of the rumor.
Are there other similar fake news stories involving Vinicius Jr and Isabella Ladera?
Yes, this type of fake news is common, especially in sports, as a tool for transphobic and sensationalist attacks. Players like Mbappé have also been targets of similar rumors, such as the case debunked here. Another example was the fake news involving player René Júnior and singer Pabllo Vittar (see here). These are commonly used content for disinformation and to fuel prejudiced narratives.
Conclusion
The rumor that Vinicius Jr is dating model Isabella Ladera, labeling her as a trans woman, is false. It is a classic case of disinformation, focusing on transphobic attacks and spreading fake news. Isabella Ladera is not a trans woman, and the story arose from fake posts, repeating a pattern seen in other fake news in the soccer world.
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