I Am Hale and Hearty – John Fashanu

I want to address several false claims recently made in the media regarding my health, personal life, and affairs.

Firstly, I want to make it absolutely clear that reports suggesting my health is deteriorating or that I suffer from any medical condition are completely false. I am in good health and doing well.

A number of statements published in The Daily Mail a week ago are simply untrue. Contrary to what has been suggested, Amal has not been visiting Nigeria every weekend for the past three months. In fact, she visited me in Nigeria for the first time a fortnight ago, during which she introduced a man she referred to as her husband. She has not been managing my affairs, properties, or professional engagements in any capacity. She has never acted as my agent, and several statements published about our relationship are simply untrue.

I have a trusted management team in place that work closely with my wife and lawyers particularly in the past seven months.

I have only been married three times and am currently with my third wife, Vivian, whom I love dearly.

While I will always love my daughter, it is deeply painful and disappointing to see inaccurate and damaging statements made publicly.

My lawyers are currently reviewing the publications and considering the legal implications of the false claims that have been made.

Finally, I believ it is extremely important that the press exercises responsibility, fairness, and due diligence when publishing potentially damaging information about any individual. @skysports @talksport @bbcnews @sun_newspapers @maillonline @wrightyofficial