File image of Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony in the course of the 2022 FIFA World Cup| Photo Credit: Reuters

Brazil dropped Manchester United winger Antony from its squad for 2 upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Brazilian media on Monday revealed particulars of alleged home abuse towards his ex-girlfriend.

The Brazilian soccer confederation mentioned Antony won't be a part of the crew for video games towards Bolivia and Peru “due to the facts that became public on Monday.”

Antony's ex-girlfriend reported him to police on May 20 over alleged home violence, accusations that he denied in June and once more on Monday. Brazilian media revealed alleged exchanges between the 2, through which the participant seems to threaten and intimidate the lady on a number of events.

Brazil’s soccer physique mentioned the case “needs to be investigated” and that the participant’s removing was aimed toward defending him, the alleged sufferer and the nationwide crew. Sao Paulo police confirmed to The Associated Press that an investigation is ongoing, however didn't present particulars.

The 23-year-old Antony posted a press release on Instagram earlier Monday, earlier than he was faraway from the crew, saying “I vehemently deny the accusations.” He mentioned his relationship with the lady had been “tumultuous” however that he by no means bodily attacked her. “Every moment, in testimonies or in interviews, she brings a different version of the accusations,” Antony wrote.

Antony performed for Brazil on the World Cup in Qatar and has scored two objectives in 16 video games for the nationwide crew. Arsenal ahead Gabriel Jesus was referred to as as much as the nationwide crew as a alternative for the 2 video games.