Antony is in a mess. Presumed innocent until proven guilty, the 23-year-old Brazilian striker is accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin. Last June, she had already warned about the behavior of the Manchester United player. She gave a layer in this month of September with this time material evidence. It was the Brazilian media UOL who threw everything on Monday. In the process, the CBF (Brazilian federation) announced that he would not join the Seleção. Sidelined, the former Ajax Amsterdam player came out of silence on his social networks on Monday evening.
Antony denies
“Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel compelled to speak publicly about the false accusations against me. From the start, I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police authorities. The police investigation is subject to judicial secrecy and I cannot therefore make its content public. However, I can calmly say that the charges are false and that the evidence already produced and the other evidence that will be produced demonstrate that I am innocent of the charges made.
Then he added: “My relationship with Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed physical aggression. At every moment, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations. This is why I come to vehemently deny the accusations made and inform you that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify anything that may be necessary. I hope that the ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence.”
Two new alleged victims accuse him
Manchester United, who thought they were at peace after getting rid of Mason Greenwood, issued a press release to react to this new case. “Manchester United acknowledge the allegations made against Antony and note that the police are investigating. Pending further information, the club will make no further comment. We take this matter seriously, considering the impact of these allegations and subsequent reports they will have on victims.” But the Red Devils have been singled out in England, where they are accused of covering for the player.
Antony thought he was therefore “quiet” until the end of the investigation. But this Friday, the Telegram and the DailyMail, as well as the Brazilian press, have made new revelations about him. The two English media explain that two other women accuse the Brazilian. The first is called Rayssa de Freitas. She is an influencer and a law student. According to Telegram, she claims to have suffered bodily harm after being assaulted by Antony. She would have been hospitalized. Following this, she reported the incident to the Civil Police of Saõ Paulo on May 20, 2023. It would therefore have happened before the first revelations of the former companion of the player in June.
An increasingly tense situation
The second woman who accuses Antony is named Ingrid Lana. This banker gave an interview to Record in which she revealed that she was pressured by the player during a business trip to England last year. The Brazilian would have liked to force her to have sex in her home. “He tried to have a relationship with me and I didn’t want to. He pushed me against the wall and I hit my head. My goal was just to do business. Arriving there at his invitation, I realized he had ulterior motives.”she confessed.
Two testimonials that sink the MU player a little more. But he continues to maintain his innocence. Following these new sordid revelations, his lawyers did not wish to comment, they who were contacted by the British media. But they remain on their line of conduct since the beginning of the case by ensuring that the player is innocent. Either way, the Brazilian’s situation continues to get complicated. Manchester United will have to decide on the matter, also to avoid a new controversy.
