United decide not to get tough with Anderson

MANCHESTER UNITED have opted not to bring Anderson back from Olympic duty with Brazil.

United were effectively given the green light to request Anderson’s presence at Old Trafford following a verdict reached in Switzerland by the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying FIFA had no right to demand players appear in Beijing at the expense of their clubs.

However, it was always unlikely the Red Devils would ask Anderson to return, despite their current injury problems.