Fans insist on Maisa and Memphis Depay’s romance, despite denials and lack of evidence By Carolina Costa
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Maisa and Memphis Depay were once again the center of attention on social media after being seen in Ibiza, Spain, on July 28, 2026. Their appearance in the same place immediately reignited rumors of an alleged relationship, even without any official confirmation or indication from the celebrities. This new wave of speculation reinforces a “romantic soap opera” that the internet insists on writing for the presenter and the player.
The origin of rumors and online interactions
The story of a possible romance between Maisa and Memphis Depay is not new. Speculation about an involvement between the two began to emerge when they both started going to the same places and were seen together at various events. Interactions on social media, such as comments on publications and strategic likes, also contributed significantly to feeding the narrative created by the most assiduous fans.
In February 2026, for example, Memphis’ birthday party was one of the events that generated a lot of comments and buzz. The online interactions between the presenter and the player at that time were interpreted as signs of a romantic involvement, consolidating the script that the internet seemed to have already written for them.
Official denials and the persistence of the narrative on networks
Despite the public’s insistence and intense online support, both Maisa and her advisors have previously spoken out to deny any romantic involvement. Both have repeatedly stated that their relationship is strictly friendship. However, the official statements were not enough to stop the imagination of internet users, who continue to connect dots and create a plot that often differs completely from reality.
Even with the absence of kisses, holding hands, explicit statements or photos of the two together in a romantic attitude, the fans organized by this “couple” work tirelessly, 24 hours a day, to build a love story that exists primarily in the digital environment.
How the internet creates celebrity “couples”
It’s a remarkable phenomenon how the internet has become a “factory” for celebrity couples, often based on simple coincidences or minimal interactions. In the past, confirmation of a romance depended on a magazine cover or more explicit public appearances. Today, all it takes is a GPS for internet users to deduce a relationship.
- Share the same vacation destination, even on different dates.
- Being in the same restaurant, hotel or even continent.
- Exchange likes or comments on social media posts.
- Appear at similar events, even without direct photographs together.
The trip to Ibiza: another ‘proof’ without concrete evidence
The recent presence of Maisa and Memphis Depay in Ibiza, Spain, which could just be a coincidence on vacation or a chance meeting between friends, was quickly incorporated into the internet’s “collection of evidence”. Fans interpreted the simultaneous presence in the European resort as an irrefutable indication that the romance was happening.
However, just like previous times, there were no records or confirmations of kisses, holding hands, public statements or photos of the two together in a romantic attitude. The paradisiacal scenario served only as a new chapter for the story already established online, showing that, to the “network court”, not even lawyers can appeal.
Engagement trumps reality in mysterious relationships
The persistence of this narrative, even with the explicit denials of those involved, reveals a crucial aspect of behavior on social networks and the consumption of content about celebrities. A mysterious novel, without confirmation, tends to generate more engagement and keep the audience curious for months, fueling debates and theories.
In contrast, a couple who comes out publicly about their relationship may make headlines for just a few days before losing public interest. This phenomenon demonstrates that, for the internet, the most important couple is not always the one that actually exists, but rather the one that provides the most interaction and buzz, keeping users connected and commenting.
The challenges of celebrities in the digital age
Maisa and Memphis Depay’s situation also sheds light on the unique challenges celebrities face in the digital age, where the line between personal lives and public perception is blurred. For the Memphis player, the experience of having an invented romance on the internet can be perceived as more complicated than his football career. There is an impression that it is easier to deal with the pressures of a club like Corinthians than to convince fans that a woman can just be a friend.
Meanwhile, Maisa seems to face the situation calmly, already accustomed to the idea that, in the world of celebrities, fiction created by fans can have a greater reach and influence than reality itself. This dynamic shows that, for many, the relationship already has its own script, even if the protagonists have not yet agreed on it or even realized it.
