Michail Antonio's ex-wife rushed from Manchester to be with the West Ham striker
Michail Antonio's ex-wife rushed from Manchester to be with the West Ham striker
Michail Antonio's ex-wife rushed from Manchester to be with the West Ham striker in hospital in London after his horror car crash.
West Ham United confirmed that the forward, 34, had been involved in a terrifying collision on Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital in the capital but is in a stable condition.
Firefighters fought for 45 minutes to free Antonio from his crashed Ferrari. He was eventually rescued and airlifted to a London hospital.
And his ex-wife Debbie Whittle made sure to be at his side. According to The Sun, she travelled from her house in Manchester all the way down to London to be at his bedside.
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Antonio met Whittle in 2011 and the pair share four children - but they divorced shortly after the birth of the youngest. Reports that Antonio had been in a crash began to circulate on social media on Saturday afternoon, with the news being confirmed by West Ham.
A club statement read: "West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time. The Club will issue an update in due course."
Michail Antonio
Michail Antonio in action during his most recent Premier League appearance ( Image: Getty Images)
The Ferrari allegedly involved in the incident
The Ferrari allegedly involved in the incident
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The Hammers then offered an update hours after the incident confirming the striker had been hospitalised. A further statement read: "West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area.
"Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course."
The Jamaican FA have also spoken out and offered their "prayers" to Antonio following his horror crash. A statement released on Saturday evening read: "The Jamaica Football Federation is aware that our striker Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic accident today. We can confirm that Michail is conscious and communicationg and is under close supevision at a hospital in London.
"At this moment in time, on behalf of West Ham United and the Jamaica Football Federation we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.
Antonio plays international football for Jamaica ( Image: Getty Images)
"Head Coach of the Reggae Boyz Steve McClaren gave well wishes to Michael on behalf of the Reggae Boyz.
"'On behalf of the entire group of players, support staff and technical staff, I would like to wish Michail a speedy recovery. Our thoughts, and prayers are with him at this time.'
"The President of the Jamaica Football Federation also shared a few words. 'On behalf of the entire Jamaica Football Federatio family, I would like to wish Michail a safe and speedy recovery. At this point let us keep him in our prayers as he recovers.'
"Further updates will be issued in due course between West Ham United in collaboration with the Jamaica Football Federation."
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