Antony appeared on Brazilian network SBT to deny allegations; Rayssa de Freitas claims she required hospital treatment after being assaulted by Antony and a woman in May 2022; on Wednesday, Man Utd said they are “taking seriously” previous allegations of domestic abuse made against winger.
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Manchester United’s Antony has appeared on Brazilian TV to deny allegations of assault.
Antony was dropped by Brazil earlier this week following the initial allegations made by former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavalin.
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Rayssa de Freitas claims she required hospital treatment after being assaulted by Antony and a woman in May 2022.
Speaking on the Brazilian network SBT, Antony denied the allegations, and said the truth will come out.
When asked if he had assaulted any woman, Antony said: “Never. I never have and I never will.”
He added: “[Violence towards women] is totally wrong, 100 per cent wrong.
Reports from his home country have stated that another two women have accused Antony of violence. One woman has claimed that she needed hospital treatment after being assaulted by the United player and a woman in his car. Another has alleged that he attempted to pressure her into sex and pushed her against a wall in his home.
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The 23-year-old has been dropped from his national side by the Brazillian Confederation, who issued the following statement:
“Due to the facts that became public this Monday, involving striker Antony, from Manchester United, and which need to be investigated, and in order to preserve the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian team and the CBF, the entity informs that the athlete has been withdrawn from the Brazilian team.”
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Antony has denied Cavallin’s accusations on social media, insisting that he is innocent and that the allegations against him are “false”.
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Speaking on SBT, Antony has claimed that in one instance his ex-partner “smashed a cup, smashed a plate… she came at me” to which he states that he held her and told her to calm down. When asked whether he had headbutted Cavallin as she has alleged, he responded: “No I didn’t headbutt her. At no point did I headbutt her.”
The Brazillian outlet also queried him on the accusation of the woman who claimed he pushed her against a wall and attempted to have sex with her, to which he responded: “Negative. Negative. I’m 100% certain that I never touched any woman”. “I am certain. I will produce the proof and people will understand. They will see the truth.”
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The former Ajax star denied all allegations of violence in the interview.
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After reports that claims against Antony were being investigated by police in Sao Paulo and in Manchester, United issued a club statement on their website:
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the Police are conducting enquiries.
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Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments. As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
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It is unclear whether the Red Devils will continue to allow Antony to feature while investigations into his conduct continue. With the Brazillian national side prepared to drop the player, it may be hard for the club to justify keeping him in the playing squad until investigations are concluded, although it is uncertain when that may be.
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