Brazilian Ex-International Anderson Faces Potential Jail Time in Porto Alegre Over Unpaid £45,000 Child Maintenance Debt

Anderson, the former Manchester United midfielder, is in hot water over unpaid child maintenance.

The 36-year-old Brazilian is facing potential prison time unless he settles a debt of £45,000.

This development, decided by a family court judge in Porto Alegre, Brazil, has only recently come to light.

Potential Jail Time and Alternative Sentences

The retired footballer, who won the Premier League four times with Manchester United after joining from Porto in 2007, could be sent to the Irmao Miguel Dario Prison in Porto Alegre.

Anderson might face 30 days in jail unless he clears the owed amount.

There is an alternative option: he could serve his time under a ‘semi-open’ regime.

This would allow him to work or study outside during the day but return to prison at night.

Previous Controversies and Financial Investigations

Anderson’s legal troubles are not new.

Four years ago, he was embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of laundering £4.7 million through cryptocurrencies.

Brazilian newspaper Globo reported that he was among eight individuals investigated by a state prosecutor for allegedly diverting funds from the stock exchange.

The status of this investigation remains unclear.

Personal Life and Past Connections

As of early this year, Anderson, whose full name is Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira, was reported to have nine children.

Back in 2015, he had four.

In a nostalgic interview earlier this year, he reminisced about his time at Manchester United, revealing how he and his Portuguese teammate Nani lived with Cristiano Ronaldo for nearly a year.

Anderson fondly recalled Ronaldo’s hospitality, including the use of the star’s home amenities.

No Comments from Anderson or His Lawyer

So far, neither Anderson nor his lawyer has commented on the latest developments.

Stay tuned for more updates on this situation.