Former Manchester United star faces jail term over £45k debt

Former Manchester United star Anderson is facing serious legal trouble in his native Brazil after being ordered to pay £45,000 in unpaid child maintenance. The 36-year-old, known for winning four Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford, has been told by a family court judge in Porto Alegre that he must serve 30 days behind bars if he doesn’t clear his debt.

The retired midfielder, who fathered nine children, has the option to serve his sentence under a ‘semi-open’ regime, which would allow him to work or study during the day but require him to spend nights in the notorious Irmao Miguel Dario Prison.

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Once hailed as a football prodigy, Anderson now finds himself in a legal battle that threatens to overshadow his decorated career. His financial woes come to light as fans and critics alike wonder how a former Premier League star landed in such a situation.

Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira joined Manchester United in 2007 with high expectations after the Red Devils paid £20 million for his services. The Brazilian was a part of the midfield rotating force that featured stars like Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, and Darren Fletcher.

During his time at Old Trafford, Anderson won four Premier League titles in 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, and 2012–13, the 2008 Champions League where he scored in the penalty shoot-out versus Chelsea.

Will Anderson pay up or face time behind bars?