Ugly game with the Barça legend: I’m alive, don’t lie!

Former Barcelona star Eric Abidal has denied today’s rumors about her sudden death, saying the rumors should never have been raised.

A wave of false news spread on social media today claiming that Abidal, 46, had died suddenly of a terminal illness. The news quickly drew widespread backlash from fans and the media.

Abidal posted a message on his Instagram page: “Some rumors should never exist. I am here with my family and everything is fine. To be very clear, I am fine, alive and in perfect health. Thank you all for your support and messages of concern. Let’s focus on what really matters.”