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Richarlison accuses Bolsonaro's son of seizing private island

Richarlison accuses Bolsonaro's son of seizing private island
Richarlison accuses Bolsonaro's son of seizing private islandHotspur FC / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has reportedly accused Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of unlawfully taking control of his private island near Rio de Janeiro.

The 29-year-old allegedly claimed on social media that the senator, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, acquired the property without compensation.

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According to the allegations, the dispute began after Richarlison refused to sell the island, where he reportedly invested heavily between 2020 and 2021.

The Brazil international also alleged that political influence and legal proceedings were used to secure control of the property.

"I did not want to sell him the island," Richarlison stated in a video. 

"Since I refused, these people took advantage of the situation in court." 

Bolsonaro swiftly rejected Richarlison's allegations, describing them as "fake news" and a smear campaign. 

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