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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Michail Antonio reveals he was close to dying in crash but says he will play again

Michael Antonio applauds the West Ham fans at this month’s game at home to Newcastle.
Michael Antonio says he is two to three months ahead of schedule. Photograph: Paul Marriott/Shutterstock

Michail Antonio has revealed he almost died when he crashed his ­Ferrari in December, but the West Ham striker is adamant he will recover from a badly broken leg to play again.

Antonio, who spoke with disarming honesty on BBC One’s Morning Live on Monday, feels he has been given “another chance at life” as he continues his recovery.

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