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Ex-Manchester United Midfielder Anderson Ordered to Pay $193,000 in Child Support or Face 30 Days in Jail

A Porto Alegre judge set a 30-day term that will not be enforced if the arrears are paid.

Overview

  • Family-court records in Porto Alegre state Anderson owes about €165,000 (roughly $193,000 or £142,000) in unpaid child support.
  • If the debt is not settled, the ruling authorizes up to 30 days of detention, with the court allowing a semi-open regime with daytime release for community service if needed.
  • The order cites arrears accumulated since June 28 and was formalized in a resolution dated September 3.
  • His lawyer is constrained from discussing details by judicial restrictions because the case involves minors.
  • The 2008 Golden Boy winner retired in 2019, has said he is father to nine children, and previously faced a 2021 investigation into alleged crypto-related money laundering.