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Former Man City midfielder Elano arrested on suspicion of assault

Police in India arrested and questioned ex-Manchester City midfielder Elano following an accusation of assault.

Former Manchester City midfielder Elano, captain of Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of assault against FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar.

Elano was part of a Chennaiyin side that defeated Goa 3-2 in Sunday's ISL final in Fatorda.

However, the victory was marred when Elano was arrested and taken to a police station for questioning following claims by Salgaocar that he was assaulted by the former Brazil international in an altercation after the final whistle.

The midfielder was questioned for two hours before he was eventually released after a judge set bail.