Manchester United winger Antony has denied his ex-girlfriend’s claims he physically assaulted her, insisting his innocence will be proven.
The Brazil international took to social media to issue a statement claiming he was the victim of ‘false accusations’ after his former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallini, said he repeatedly assaulted her during of their relationship, including while she was pregnant.
The 23-year-old accused Gabriela Cavallini of changing her story and denied ever being physically aggressive with her.
The player expressed himself on Instagram: “POut of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel compelled to speak publicly about the false accusations against me.
“From the beginning, I treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police authorities. The police investigation is under the guise of justice and therefore I cannot make its contents public”.
“However, I can say with confidence that the charges are false and that the evidence already produced and that to come demonstrate that I am innocent of the charges made.
“My relationship with Ms. Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal abuse on both sides, but I never practiced physical aggression.
“Each time, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.
“I therefore come to deny the accusations made and I inform that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify what is necessary. »
“I hope the ongoing police investigations will reveal the truth about my innocence.
According to Ms Cavallini, Antony threatened to throw her out of a moving car while she was pregnant and even said he would kill her, the unborn child and himself. Cavallini soon lost her baby.
She also claims that he threw a glass at her which cut her finger so that the bone was bare.
The DJ and influencer filed a complaint with Sao Paulo Police and Greater Manchester Police.
