Antony dropped by Brazil amid assault allegations as Jesus known as up
Former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin made recent claims towards Antony on Monday in an interview with Brazilian publication UOL, alleging that she was attacked whereas pregnant and suffered accidents to her head and fingers.
She claims she was punched and headbutted by Antony in a lodge the day after United’s win over Manchester City on January 14.
Antony, who in June denied the unique allegations of assault made by Cavallin, took to social media to launch one other assertion in response to the the accuastions.
He wrote: “From the beginning I have handled this issue seriously and with respect, providing the due clarifications to the police authority.
“The police inquest is under cover of justice, and therefore I cannot make its contents public. However, I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and more to be produced show that I am innocent of the accusations made.
“My relationship with Ms, Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal offences from both sides, but I never practiced any physical aggression. Every time, whether in testimony or in interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.
“Thus, I come to deny the accusations made and inform that I remain at the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify what is needed. I trust the ongoing police investigations will reveal the truth about my innocence.”
Antony has been faraway from the Brazil squad for upcoming qualifiers towards Bolivia and Peru, with Arsenal ahead Gabriel Jesus known as up in his place.
An announcement from the Brazil federation mentioned: “In light of the facts which came to light on Monday (04/09) concerning Manchester United player Antony, which must be investigated, and in order to safeguard the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian national team and the CBF, the organization informs that the athlete has been removed from the Brazilian national team.”
The allegations made towards Antony have been reported to police in Sao Paulo and Manchester. Greater Manchester Police mentioned: “Greater Manchester Police is aware of the allegations made and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this report. We will not be commenting any further at this time.”