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Manchester United flop Anderson suspended after punching team-mate in training ground brawl

Former Manchester United flop Anderson is looking at a lengthy lay-off from football after punching a team-mate in the face during a training ground brawl.

The once Brazil international got into an altercation during a training ground drill, which transpired in him punching team-mate William in the face.

Players and staff of the Brazilian club Internacional soon had to act quickly to restrain both Anderson and William and prize the duo apart.

The incident began after Willam appeared to say something to Anderson in a training drill
The incident began after Willam appeared to say something to Anderson in a training drill
The two immediately came to a head as players and staff tried to quickly intervene
The two immediately came to a head as players and staff tried to quickly intervene
Anderson could be seen making a fist as team-mates tried to come between the players
Anderson could be seen making a fist as team-mates tried to come between the players

Internacional had been taking part in what appeared to be a standard training ground drill when Anderson sent an attempt blazing over the cross bar.