A Digital Nightmare for the Foden Family

What began as simple online rumors quickly turned into a nightmare for Phil Foden and his partner, Rebecca Cooke. Using artificial intelligence tools, several trolls spread disturbing fake stories claiming that one of their children had died while another was suffering from cancer. The posts, which included AI-generated images showing the couple crying, went viral on platforms such as Facebook and X (Twitter).

According to The Sun, the family has now turned to a major law firm and a team of legal specialists to remove the fake content from every possible platform. Their main goal is to protect their three young children and stop the spread of this malicious disinformation.

Fake Stories, Real Damage

The first false claims appeared on Facebook, alleging that Ronnie, the couple’s six-year-old son, had died. Soon after, a troll account named Man City Fan Lover fabricated a fake “confession” supposedly from Foden, saying that his four-year-old daughter True was battling cancer.

The posts were disturbingly realistic, thanks to AI image generation, which led many users to believe they were genuine. The situation prompted the couple to issue a public statement urging followers to report and block any accounts sharing these false stories.

Rebecca Cooke Breaks Her Silence

Visibly shaken, Rebecca Cooke took to social media to condemn the attacks:

“We are aware of the pages and accounts spreading these stories. They are completely false and deeply disturbing. I can’t understand how anyone could invent such things about other people, especially about children. It’s disgusting.”

She also thanked fans for their concern:

“Thank God we’re all perfectly fine. We’re doing everything we can to stop this. Please report any post or page you find sharing these false stories.”

AI and the New Face of Online Cruelty

The Foden family’s ordeal reignites the debate about the ethical limits of artificial intelligence and its use in spreading disinformation. In an age where technology can fabricate convincing lies in seconds, the line between truth and fiction is dangerously blurred.

For Phil Foden, this was more than a privacy breach — it was an emotional assault amplified by algorithms. And while the family has managed to clear the air, the episode stands as a chilling reminder: the next digital attack could target anyone.