Manchester United winger Antony has denied accusations by his former accomplice of assault, threats and intimidation, as Brazil dropped him from their worldwide squad.
The 23-year-old winger is being investigated by police in Sao Paulo after Gabriela Cavallin gave an interview to UOL in Brazil wherein she claimed that the footballer headbutted her, threw a glass at her and threatened to push her out of a transferring automotive when she was pregnant.
Antony insists he’s harmless and labelled the accusations as “false” in an announcement launched on his Instagram web page.
He stated: “Out of respect to my followers, family and friends I really feel obligated to talk publicly in regards to the accusations I’ve been a sufferer of.
“From the start I’ve dealt with this critically and with respect, offering the due clarifications to the police authority. The police inquest is underneath cowl of justice and subsequently I can’t make its content material public. Nonetheless I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the proof already produced and extra to be produced present that I’m harmless of the accusations made.
“My relationship with Ms Gabriela was tumultuous with verbal offenses from either side however I by no means practiced any bodily aggression. Each time, whether or not in testimony or in interviews, she presents a unique model of accusations. Thus, I come to disclaim the accusations made and inform that I stay on the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to make clear what is required. I belief the continuing police investigation will reveal the reality about my innocence.”
UOL printed images, together with these of Cavallin bleeding, and textual content messages apparently from the Brazil worldwide.
Antony’s agent, Junior Pedroso, advised The United Stand: “We’re silent as a result of there may be an investigative course of at a police station in São Paulo, Brazil. A number of folks that she named as witnesses are being heard.
“The investigative course of requires nice warning to establish the information as rigorously as doable. Antony is not going to pronounce himself till justice has given his opinion in regards to the case, which in our understanding is unfavourable to Gabriela.
“What will be noticed is that she at all times seems within the media when she is aware of that she will be able to have an effect on Antony. An instance of that was the day he was referred to as up for the Brazilian nationwide group, and now on the day of his presentation. However the uncovered information are the identical ones which are being handled within the investigative course of.”
Following the emergence of the allegations, Brazil confirmed Antony had been withdrawn from the squad for his or her upcoming World Cup qualifiers towards Bolivia and Peru, with Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus referred to as up as a alternative.
“As a result of information that grew to become public this Monday, involving striker Antony, from Manchester United, and which must be investigated, and with the intention to protect the alleged sufferer, the participant, the Brazilian group and the CBF, the entity informs that the athlete has been withdrawn from the Brazilian group,” an announcement from the Brazilian Soccer Confederation learn.
“To switch him, coach Fernando Diniz referred to as Gabriel Jesus, who was pre-selected on a listing of 36 gamers, despatched to FIFA.”
Antony, who joined United for £86m from Ajax in 2023, has began all 4 of their video games this season.
United determined that ahead Mason Greenwood wouldn’t play for them once more after an inside investigation into his conduct.
The England worldwide, who has since joined Getafe on mortgage, was charged with tried rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning precise bodily hurt after disturbing audio and footage have been made public.
The costs have been later dropped when a key witness withdrew their involvement and new proof got here to mild.