Michail Antonio opens up on recurring car crash nightmare – ‘I jump out of my sleep’

Former West Ham and current Watford star Michail Antonio was involved in a devastating car crash back in December 2024 in which the striker nearly lost his life

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 9:59 AM
Michail Antonio opens up on recurring car crash nightmare – ‘I jump out of my sleep’
Key Things to Know
  • Michail Antonio revealed he suffers from a recurring nightmare about his near-fatal December 2024 car crash.
  • The 36-year-old striker remembers nothing about the actual accident, which occurred in Epping Forest.
  • Antonio joined Championship side Watford in the summer of 2026 after a brief spell in Qatar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has revealed he suffers from a recurring nightmare following his near-fatal car crash in December 2024. The 36-year-old striker, who now plays for Championship side Watford, crashed his Ferrari into a tree in Epping Forest, escaping with a severely broken leg.

Antonio stated that he remembers nothing about the actual crash, which has made the experience particularly difficult for his family who witnessed the aftermath. After his West Ham contract expired in 2025, he had a brief spell in Qatar with Al-Sailiya before returning to English football with Watford in the summer of 2026.

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