Antonio returned to action six months after a serious traffic accident

On 7 December 2024, the football world was shaken by the horrific car accident suffered by Michail Antonio. The West Ham striker crashed his Ferrari into a tree and suffered serious injuries from which today, just six months later, he has recovered. So much so that he is back playing in an official football match.

Although Jamaica's debut against Guatemala in the Gold Cup did not go as well as expected - the Guatemalans claimed their first win in the competition - the most positive thing was that Michail Antonio was back on the pitch. In the 85th minute, the 35-year-old striker came on for Jonathan Russell to go in search of an equaliser that failed to come.

Antonio's return is almost miraculous. The Jamaican footballer broke his leg, shattering his femur in four different places, in an accident in London's Epping Forest for which there is still no clear explanation. Police ruled out alcohol and drug use at an early stage.

The only hypotheses were that the road surface was wet or in poor condition. It could not be confirmed that he was driving at excessive speed or that third parties were involved.

After what happened, Michail Antonio had to spend about a month in hospital between surgery and the start of rehabilitation, as he practically had to learn to walk again. The contrast between his images after the accident and his return to the field is tremendous. For now he is playing for Jamaica, we will see what his future is at West Ham.

The striker is the Hammers' all-time top scorer in the Premier League and has been supported by his club from the start, but his contract expires on 30 June and the London club have yet to make a decision on his future. At the Gold Cup he can prove he is back.