Stefon Diggs faces an unusual free-agent market. The New England Patriots released him in March despite a 1,000-yard season. Though the four-time Pro Bowler publicly calls himself the best No. 2 receiver available, he remains unsigned two weeks before training camp begins.
His personal life is equally unsettled. Diggs and Cardi B had a son in Nov. 2025 but unfollowed each other on Instagram immediately after New England’s Super Bowl LX loss in February. Cardi later told a concert crowd thatshe distanced herself from Diggs, though a source close to her called it a temporary break rather than a permanent split.
Stefon Diggs Kisses Cardi B at Mother’s Day Charity Event in DC Amid Reconciliation Rumors (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Now, months later, she appears to be the one moving on first.
TMZ recentlypublished an exclusive video showing the Grammy award winner and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye having dinner at an outdoor restaurant overlooking a Venice canal. They could be seen sitting together side by side, talking and laughing throughout the meal.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye are keeping the good times rolling in Italy … sitting side by side for a swanky dinner overlooking a Venice canal. pic.twitter.com/CdAPUpzHq8
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 19, 2026
This marks their second public appearance together. They were first photographed talking closely on July 8 at Paris Fashion Week, where Okoye — who plays for Udinese in Serie A — guided her to her seat during the Jean Paul Gaultier show.
However, neither Cardi nor Okoye has confirmed a relationship, and the Venice dinner does not prove one. However, back-to-back appearances a few weeks apart have accelerated the rumor mill, given the history of her relationships.
Fans react to shocking Cardi B-Maduka Okoye sighting
Social media didn’t waste time making jokes once TMZ dropped the clip.
One fanwrote, “Italy is definitely serving more than pasta this season.”
Anotherjoked, “Shes pregnant with his kid already 🤣 🤣”
A thirdnoted, “Cardi really said ‘let me go to Europe and find the most attractive goalkeeper available.’ Premium scouting work.”
The fourth viewerpenned, “Next baby daddy loading smh.”
Another simplynoted, “He could literally get almost anyone, you picked her?”
A random X userremarked, “Venice canal-side dinners are doing a lot of heavy lifting here.”
For many, this is just typical behavior from Cardi, who lives openly and unpredictably. She recently caused a stir online afterappearing in suggestive photos with DK Metcalf’s fiancee.
However, some fans still hope she reconciles with Diggs. But this new TMZ footage makes that outcome look unlikely.|
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