Antony crying on public Interview - Antony sends emotional message to Man United fans as club makes player suspension decision
Manchester United winger Antony is currently facing controversy having been removed from the Brazil squad following allegations of assault by his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin. The player is also liable to miss out of club action as the case continues to spiral.
Below is a breakdown of how the situation.
Assault Allegations: Cavallin alleged that Antony, 23, assaulted her in a Manchester hotel room in January, accusing him of headbutting and punching her after the Manchester derby against City. Antony has denied these allegations and cooperated with the police investigation.
Police Inquiry: The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed they are investigating the allegations to establish the circumstances of the incident.
Brazilian Football Confederation's Decision: As a result of the ongoing investigation, the Brazilian Football Confederation decided to remove Antony from the national squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
Cavallin's Claims: In an interview with Brazilian website UOL, Cavallin provided WhatsApp messages and images of alleged injuries, including a head cut, damage to a breast implant, and cut fingers from the January incident. She also described a separate incident in May when Antony allegedly threw his phone at her and made threats.
Antony's first Response: Antony maintains his innocence, stating he has been "falsely accused of assault" and that his family has suffered due to the allegations. He expressed confidence that "justice will prevail" once the case is closed.
Football Impact: Antony had been in line to feature for his home country but was replaced by Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. He played for Manchester United in their previous match against Arsenal before being removed from the Brazil squad.
Manchester United statement: “Man Utd acknowledges the allegations made against Antony. He will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations”.
“As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse”.
Antony's second response:
“I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me. I want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police”.
This situation places Antony in a challenging position both personally and professionally, with legal proceedings yet to conclude.
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