West Ham show support for hospitalized Antonio before Premier League match
West Ham United's Michail Antonio, right, and Newcastle United's Joelinton, left, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Richard Sellers]
LONDON (AP) — West Ham players have showed their support for teammate Michail Antonio following his serious injury in a car crash by wearing items of clothing bearing the striker’s name before the Premier League game against Wolverhampton. The players warmed up in “Antonio 9” jerseys and walked on to the field in tops adorning his name on Monday. The club will put the walk-out tops up for auction along with every match jersey worn against Wolves. The proceeds are to go to medical charities and will be matched by the club’s board. Jamaica international Antonio is in hospital after undergoing surgery on what West Ham described as a “lower limb fracture.” The incident was outside London on Saturday.
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