Vinicius' ex-girlfriend Ingrid Lima has now gone public with the real father of her child.
The scandal surrounding Brazilian footballer Vinicius Tobias and his ex-girlfriend, influencer Ingrid Lima has taken a new twist.
This week, Ingrid finally revealed the real father of her child.
Weeks after DNA tests confirmed that Vinicius was not the father, Ingrid shared photos with her current partner, to her followers on Instagram.
Ingrid’s relationship with Vinicius, a former Real Madrid defender now with Shakhtar Donetsk, ended amidst revelations of infidelity.
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According to reports, the 21-year-old Brazilian influencer previously disclosed that during one of their “on-and-off” phases that became involved with an açaí delivery man, Vinicius Duarte, sparking a series of explosive developments that have left fans of the couple shocked.
Initially, Vinicius believed he was the father of her daughter, Maitê, even getting a tattoo in her honour that read, “Maitê, I love you.”
However, a paternity test taken just days after Maitê’s birth confirmed otherwise, clearing him of fatherhood.
Ingrid later addressed the controversy with a candid message on her Instagram, explaining her side of the story.
“As everyone already knows, Vinicius and I haven't been together for a long time, and in these comings and goings, I related to a person,” she shared. Reflecting on the emotional toll of the ordeal, she continued, “We decided to do a DNA [test], and Maitê is not Vinicius’ daughter.”
Ingrid urged her followers to show compassion towards Vinicius, who faced online backlash over his role in the situation.
“I sincerely ask to stop attacking him,” she pleaded. “It was at my request that he not attend the delivery and not post anything about Maitê until the exam comes out. Vinicius and I have already sat down and talked amicably. I wish him the best things in the world, that both can follow their lives in peace.”