Footballers caught out posting identical farewell messages – fans suspect AI copy-paste job

Nairavoice | Sep 6, 2025 398 0 4 min read
Footballers caught out posting identical farewell messages – fans suspect AI copy-paste job

Footballers caught out posting identical farewell messages – fans suspect AI copy-paste job

  • Fábio Silva and Christantus Uche’s farewell posts were word-for-word identical
  • Only the club names changed in their sign-offs
  • Fans suspect AI-generated templates behind the messages

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Fabio Silva, Christantus Uche. | Getty/Matthew Ashton/Fran Santiago

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These days, it’s standard practice for footballers to bid farewell to their old clubs with a heartfelt social media post – a little thank you to the fans, some warm words about the club, and a nod to the future.

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These days, it’s standard practice for footballers to bid farewell to their old clubs with a heartfelt social media post – a little thank you to the fans, some warm words about the club, and a nod to the future.

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But when Fábio Silva left Wolves for Borussia Dortmund and Christantus Uche departed Getafe to join Crystal Palace, their goodbye notes looked a little too familiar.

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But when Fábio Silva left Wolves for Borussia Dortmund and Christantus Uche departed Getafe to join Crystal Palace, their goodbye notes looked a little too familiar.

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Silva’s Instagram post on Aug. 29 began: “When I arrived at Wolves, I did so full of ambition, dreams, and a desire to make my mark. I know I didn’t live up to expectations. But football and life are about more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”

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Silva’s Instagram post on Aug. 29 began: “When I arrived at Wolves, I did so full of ambition, dreams, and a desire to make my mark. I know I didn’t live up to expectations. But football and life are about more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”

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Uche’s post, just five days later?

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Uche’s post, just five days later?

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“When I arrived at Getafe, I did so full of ambition, dreams, and a desire to make my mark. I know I didn’t live up to expectations. But football and life are about more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”

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“When I arrived at Getafe, I did so full of ambition, dreams, and a desire to make my mark. I know I didn’t live up to expectations. But football and life are about more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”

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From there, the wording was identical right up until the final lines. Silva signed off with “I will always be a fan of this club. Thank you, Wolves. With all my heart,” while Uche simply swapped in Getafe.

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From there, the wording was identical right up until the final lines. Silva signed off with “I will always be a fan of this club. Thank you, Wolves. With all my heart,” while Uche simply swapped in Getafe.

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Naturally, fans and reporters alike were quick to put two and two together, suggesting the messages were churned out by the same AI template rather than penned by the players themselves.

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Naturally, fans and reporters alike were quick to put two and two together, suggesting the messages were churned out by the same AI template rather than penned by the players themselves.

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Whether it was a case of convenience or copy-paste, one thing’s for sure – when everyone’s farewell looks the same, the sentiment hits a little less.

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Whether it was a case of convenience or copy-paste, one thing’s for sure – when everyone’s farewell looks the same, the sentiment hits a little less.

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