Former Manchester City star arrested in Brazil: reason for the search.
19.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
19.11.2025
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Arrest of former Brazil and Manchester City player
Former Brazilian footballer and Manchester City player Joao Alves de Assis Silva, known as Jo, was detained in Rio de Janeiro for failing to pay child support. He was arrested on November 18 during a barbecue near a street kiosk in the Barra da Tijuca area.“We executed the arrest according to a court order for failure to pay child support,” a police spokesman reported.The arrest took place as part of an enforcement proceeding regarding unpaid child support. It is worth noting that the issue of unpaid child support among famous personalities is not uncommon. Recently, media reports have increasingly highlighted problems with the enforcement of court decisions regarding child support. This causes public resonance and underscores the importance of issues related to parental responsibility.
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