Brazilian midfielder adopts casual dress code

All over the country, Premiership players are trying to out do each other when they arrive at their respective training grounds: some will have flash new cars, some an incredibly tasteless and expensive watch, and many will brag that they have joined the “done it with Danielle Lloyd” club.

Manchester Utd’s Anderson, however, clearly isn’t a fan of keeping up with the proverbial Joneses, as the 20-year-old recently turned up at Carrington in a pair of fluffy blue slippers. His reasoning? Quite simply, he prefers them to shoes.

Edwin van der Sar said: “From his head to his ankles is fine, but when you look at the slippers you think ‘wow!’”, and Owen Hargreaves agrees that his footwear is “outrageous”.

Alex Ferguson also made a comment, but no one could understand him. You’re not alone, Nemanja Vidic.

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Spanish newspaper AS is usually about as reliable as a chocolate teapot, and they are now carrying some quotes that are bound to turn Fergie an even darker shade of red:

“It’s ok. Next week, I’ll fix everything. I’ll go to Manchester and tell them my only desire is to play for Real Madrid and that the decision is non-negotiable.”

Is this a empty threat or will we soon discover C-Ron chained to a sink at Manchester Utd’s Carrington training ground? We’ll have to wait until next Tuesday, when the tricky winger will finally stop swanning around the world to confront the angry Scotsman.

Spoiler bonus: Ever wondered how ankle injuries occur? It’s bad dentistry, according to Ronny

[Football365]