Football fans and supporters were rattled by rumours that Sulley Muntari had been arrested in Dubai, which led to a lot of conjecture online.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, rumours circulated on social media that Sulley Muntari had been arrested in Dubai for unknown reasons.
Football fans and supporters of the former AC Milan player were deeply alarmed by the tale, which was first published online by the Ghana Chronicle, a Ghanaian media site.
After retiring from professional football, the former midfield player, who had a stellar career in Europe that included stints at Udinese, Inter Milan, and AC Milan, has been leading a pretty reclusive existence, according to Sky Sports.
Online communities were rocked by the abrupt allegations of his purported detention, and followers hurried to verify the reports’ accuracy.
However, prominent people with ties to the football community swiftly refuted the rumours that were going around. Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) executive committee member Sammy Anim Addo used X to explain the circumstances.
He clarified in his statement that Sulley Muntari is not in custody and is presently in Dubai, where he is concentrating on business and personal matters. Anim Addo stressed that the allegations were untrue and asked supporters and media organisations to refrain from disseminating false information.
This clarification has helped to calm anxieties, but the incident underscores how quickly unverified reports can gain traction online, particularly when they involve well-known personalities.
