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FootballManchester United Winger Antony's 360° Turn Skill Reminds South Africans of Kaizer Chiefs Legend Scara Ngobese
- Manchester United player Antony remains at the front of the news headlines with his latest football trick
- The Brazilian wing pulled out the moves in the 3-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League
- One skill in particular was made famous by the late great Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Emmanuel 'Scara' Ngobese
Tricky Manchester United winger Antony pulled out a dazzling 360° turn skill, during the Red Devils' 3-0 Europa League win against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night at Old Trafford.
With the score at 1-0 in the Red Devils' favour just before halftime, the Brazilian decided it was time to entertain the crowd, which responded with glee.
For many familiar with the history of South African football, this moved harkened back to the days of Emmanuel 'Scara' Ngobese, the late Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, who was synonymous with this intriguing piece of skill.
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IOL reported:
"That sort of move would've earned him more cheers than jeers on the South African stage however, as he unintentionally paid tribute to one of the finest players to ever grace the Premier Soccer League – the late Emmanuel 'Scara' Ngobese."
Writing for The Mirror, Robbie Savage, who was commentating on the match and having made his feelings known about the moment, said:
"My critics on social media may argue that I could not have performed Antony's trick in my wildest dreams as a player because I would have tripped over my own bootlaces - they are probably right."
"I do wonder if Antony would have attempted his party trick if he had been answerable to the likes of Roy Keane or Gary Neville, let alone Sir Alex Ferguson, in the Old Trafford dressing room."
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FootballAntony: Manchester United winger fires back at critics with defiant message after spin move outrage
Manchester United winger Antony has hit back at critics, who blasted him after he did his popular spin move during the club's Europa League clash on October 27.
Antony performed the move against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night, drawing heavy criticism from pundits and support from United fans, who feel the Brazilian was enjoying himself.
However, a legendary former United midfielder called the young Brazilian a 'clown' and advised him to eliminate such tendencies in his game.
On his Instagram story, Antony delivered a defiant message to critics. The story was accompanied by a photo of Antony doing the spin.