EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Man United Star Anderson ‘Fails to Pay £45,000 in Child Support’ and Now Faces Prison
In a shocking development, former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been arrested after failing to pay child support totaling £45,000 to two of his children, according to reports from Brazil.
The 33-year-old, who made 181 appearances for United, has been told to serve a 30-day prison sentence unless he pays the outstanding debt, Globo Esporte revealed.
Anderson, who won multiple titles with United and the Brazilian national team, could serve his sentence in a "semi-open" regime, allowing him to work or study outside prison during the day.
The Brazilian prosecutors launched an investigation in 2021, naming eight defendants, including Anderson, accused of laundering £4.7 million through cryptocurrencies. The status of this investigation is currently unclear.
The arrest comes after the Rio Grande do Sul courts issued an arrest warrant, stating that Anderson has repeatedly failed to pay the debt to his children. According to the reports, he was due to make payment but never did, sparking the authorities to take legal action.
Anderson signed with United in 2007 for £20 million, winning numerous titles and Individual Awards, including a FIFA World Cup. His subsequent move to Italy for Fiorentina, Brazil, for Internacional, and back to Italy for Torino.
His playing career included spells with Adana Demirspor in Turkey and finishing with 15 games under his belt before hanging up his boots.
Sport fans worldwide will be surprised and dismayed by Anderson’s reported financial misdeeds, as his skills and success on the pitch never seem to translate to real life. As of writing, Sportbible could not obtain a statement from Anderson’s representatives or anyone related to the ongoing proceedings.
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