A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the brother-in-law of former Manchester United winger Antony, just days after the Brazilian joined Real Betis
13:17, 03 Sep 2025Updated 13:18, 03 Sep 2025
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A man has been arrested over Antony's brother-in-law's death
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Eduardo Jose Ananias da Silva, the brother-in-law of former Manchester United winger Antony.
The arrest took place on August 28 in Jaboatao dos Guararapes, in the north-eastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco, police confirmed. The suspect, named as 43-year-old Glaicon Jose dos Santos Feitosa, was detained in a police operation carried out by the 22nd Precinct in Piedade.
Officers executed search and seizure warrants at his home and workplace in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, confiscating a mobile phone and BRL 1,500 (£203) in cash.
Investigators believe Feitosa was the last person to see Eduardo alive before his death on June 25.
Toxicology tests indicated that Eduardo, 43, was poisoned with Terbufos, a toxic substance found in rat poison known locally as "chumbinho".
Eduardo Jose Ananias da Silva
Eduardo Jose Ananias da Silva died in June
His body was discovered inside his home, wrapped in sheets and with a towel covering his mouth.
Family members later reported that valuables, including an iPhone 15, luxury watches worth about BRL 10,000 (£1,350), several designer sneakers, and documents relating to his motorcycle, were missing.
The case was initially recorded as a "death pending clarification" but was later reclassified as homicide after the toxicology results.
Antony and his wife Rosilenny Xavier
Antony and his wife Rosilenny Xavier - who is Eduardo's sister
So far, police have not disclosed a motive for the killing, and the suspect remains in custody under a temporary arrest order.
Antony's wife, Rosilenny Xavier, who is Eduardo's sister, has spoken of her grief in emotional posts on Instagram.
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The Brazil international also shared messages of support, pledging to stand by his wife and honour the memory of her brother.
Antony completed a deadline day return to Real Betis on Monday following his successful loan spell in La Liga last season. The 25-year-old made the £21.5million permanent switch, which will see United cash in on 50 per cent of any future sale.