{"id":2596,"date":"2026-07-09T21:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2596"},"modified":"2026-07-09T21:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:30:08","slug":"cardi-b-sparks-romance-rumors-with-soccer-star-maduka-okoye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=2596","title":{"rendered":"Cardi B Sparks Romance Rumors With Soccer Star Maduka Okoye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans are convinced <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4520803\/bia-megan-thee-stallion-pretty-and-petty-cardi-b\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4520803\">Cardi B<\/a> is involved with a <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4599983\/fifa-fever-vol-3-finest-footballers-sizzling-soccer-stars-haitian-heartthrob-ricardo-ade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIFA fine<\/a> goalkeeper after the two were spotted at the Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"585\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A woman with curly dark hair wearing a zebra-print outfit exits a vehicle, while a man with tattoos and a beard stands in a crowd of people taking photos.\" class=\"wp-image-4600706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1680w, 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https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?resize=245%2C140&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?resize=151%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 151w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?resize=144%2C82&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/image-collage-23.jpg?resize=50%2C29&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Christian Vierig<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rapper has been spotted spending time with viral Nigerian soccer star <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4590338\/fifa-fever-finest-footballers-soccer-stars-world-cup-maduka-okoye\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4590338\">Maduka Okoye<\/a> during Paris Fashion Week. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As seen in videos circulating across social media, Cardi was chatting and giggling with the athlete on a balcony in Paris after already being spotted with him at the Jean Paul Gaultier show, where they were seated side by side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 26 years old, Okoye is a bit younger than Cardi, 33, but the stars seem to be having a good time together. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maduka is a goalkeeper for Udinese Calcio in Italy\u2019s Serie A and also plays for Nigeria\u2019s national team. Sadly, Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the soccer star has been keeping himself busy with other engagements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither celeb has commented on their connection, but the chemistry between them is palpable throughout their few public interactions. In the clip of the pair arriving at the Jean Paul Gaultier show, Okoye gently helps Cardi take her seat, taking her hand and helping her get settled into her chair.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the shots of them on the terrace together, both the rapper and the 6-foot-6 goalie are flashing huge grins, smiling and laughing as they spend time with one another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In another video at the fashion show, Cardi can be seen pointing out how hot it is, which makes Okoye immediately spring into action. He spotted a fan on the floor and reached down to get it, sweetly handing it to the rapper to help with her temperature regulation. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardi B has been through her fair share of disappointment when it comes to romantic relationships, and the Bargi Gang just wants her to be happy. So, it\u2019s no surprise that fans were excited to see her grinning from ear to ear with a man who\u2019s set social media on fire for how fine he is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maduka even liked a fan\u2019s comment about them, potentially, dating!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out some reactions from Cardi\u2019s fans down below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<aside id=\"ione-ve-expanded\" class=\"ione-ve\">\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans are convinced Cardi B is involved with a FIFA fine goalkeeper after the two were spotted at the Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show. Source: Christian Vierig The rapper has been spotted spending time with viral Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye during Paris Fashion Week. 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