Michail Antonio Signs with Al-Sailiya After Accident Layoff

Michail Antonio, the 35-year-old Jamaican international and former West Ham United striker, has signed with Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya, marking his return to club football after a 15-month absence caused by a severe car accident.

The move, confirmed on March 2, 2026, comes after Antonio trained with several English clubs in a bid to secure a contract back home. Al-Sailiya, currently 10th in the 12-team league after 16 matches and one point above the bottom, welcomed the forward as he prepares to resume competitive play. Antonio's only action since the accident had been substitute appearances for Jamaica at the 2025 Gold Cup and limited involvement in World Cup qualifiers, including an unused substitute role in September.

The accident occurred in December 2024, when Antonio's Ferrari veered off the road and struck a tree in Epping Forest, east of London. He suffered multiple fractures in his lower leg, including his femur broken in four places, and spent three weeks in hospital undergoing surgery. West Ham, where he had been a key player, allowed him to train with their under-21 team that August while delaying a contract decision. His deal expired in June 2025, and the...