Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been handed a prison sentence for failing to pay child support.
The 36-year-old has been told he must serve 30 days in prison in Porto Alegre, Brazil, unless he pays the £45,000 he owes in child support.
According to Brazilian news outlet GZH, as relayed The SunAnderson has been offered the option of serving his sentence on a “semi-open” regime, which allows him to work or study outside prison during the day while returning to sleep in prison at night.
This option is designed to give you more flexibility while you serve your time, but it depends on your default on the debt.
No stranger to controversies
This is not the first time Anderson has been embroiled in controversy. In addition to the current child support dispute, the former midfielder has faced legal problems in the past. It used to be accused of laundering £4.7 million through cryptocurrencies.
During his playing career, Anderson also made headlines for off-field incidents, notably a car accident in Portugal in 2010. After losing control of his Audi R8, Anderson had to be pulled from the wreckage moments before the car burst into flames. Although he escaped serious injury, the incident raised concerns about his discipline and lifestyle outside of football.
Anderson’s time at Manchester United
Anderson joined Manchester United in 2007 from FC Porto for around £20m, arriving with high expectations due to his technical abilities and versatility in midfield.
He became a key part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s side that won four Premier League titles in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
Despite these successes, recurring injuries and fitness issues prevented him from reaching his true potential, limiting his appearances in later seasons.
Anderson moved to Internacional in Brazil before retiring from professional football in 2020.
