Brazilian star, Richarlison has found himself in an unexpected crisis as his huge investment has turned into a dispute that threatens to cost him millions.
The footballer has now called for police intervention in a case stirring widespread controversy in Brazil as his opponent is Brazilian presidential candidate, Flavio Bolsonaro.
A substantial off-field investment has evolved into a contentious matter that poses a significant financial risk to the Tottenham striker, prompting him to request police involvement.
According to The Sun UK, Richarlison has leveled accusations against Bolsonaro, the presidential candidate and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, alleging that he has unlawfully appropriated his private island without providing compensation.
The Brazilian footballer acquired the island, situated off the Rio de Janeiro coastline, during the period spanning 2020 to 2021.
He invested approximately 10 million Brazilian reais in the island and has recovered no financial return on this investment.
Richarlison articulated his position in a video message distributed to his audience, "I did not wish to sell the island to him, and consequently they exploited the circumstances through legal proceedings.
"We were in the process of finalizing the ownership documentation for the island, and they indicated that the resolution could require months or potentially years to complete."
He further stated: "Flavio Bolsonaro and this individual Weller Tomas proceeded to the island, and within a 24-hour period they appropriated it. In this instance, the judicial system proved inadequate.
"To my knowledge, they obtained the island without expending any financial resources. I invested approximately 10 million reais in this property and received nothing in return."
The footballer appealed to the police to examine the matter thoroughly and determine the disposition of his invested capital.
He has additionally encouraged his supporters to demand accountability from Flavio Bolsonaro regarding the circumstances.
In response refuted the allegations and described them as "fabricated information" in a statement he made in response to a video by Brazilian media personality and recording artist Juliette, who was expressing criticism of the right-wing candidate's political methodology.
Richarlison, in response added, "And what about my island?"
Brazilian star, Richarlison battles presidential candidate over private island