Alexis Sanchez is the latest Manchester United player to have statue defaced

Former Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic had his statue in Malmo defaced last month. Fans objected to his decision to buy a stake in a rival club, Hammarby. Since then, the new AC Milan player’s statue was subjected to multiple attacks before it was finally vandalised beyond repair. Now, Alexis Sanchez’s (another former Manchester United star) statue has been attacked and damaged back home in Chile.

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Alexis Sanchez statue defaced in his hometown of Tocopilla in Chile 

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Alexis Sanchez, who made the switch from Arsenal to Manchester United a couple of years ago (a deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction), is currently on loan with Serie A giants Inter Milan. His statue in hometown Tocopilla in Chile was recently vandalised by angry fans. Based on the latest photos by a tabloid, vandals have smashed up Sanchez’s face. Additionally, the number 7 at the front of his shirt has been scratched off. The statue’s right leg and boot have also been damaged. 31-year-old Alexis Sanchez has played 132 times for Chile during his career. He has also lifted the Copa America twice. He is also the country’s all-time leading goalscorer with 43 goals.

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Bring back the old Alexis Sanchez please

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