Manchester United striker Antony was suspended from the Brazilian national team on Monday in connection with a scandal linked to accusations of threats and violence made by his ex-girlfriend, facts denied by the player on social networks.
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement that ” to protect the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian national team and the CBF “, the attacker was” took of from the start of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
” Victim of false accusations »
Seleçao coach Fernando Diniz had called up Antony for the duels against Bolivia on September 8 in the Brazilian city of Belém, and Peru on September 12 in Lima. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been called up to replace him. Antony, 23, defended himself against the allegations on Monday, claiming on his Instagram account to be ” victim of false accusations from his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
” I can calmly affirm that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and that which will be produced prove that I am innocent. “, pleaded the player, who participated in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Alleged WhatsApp messages published by the Brazilian press on Monday revealed threats and intimidation Antony allegedly made against his ex-girlfriend. In one of the conversations quoted by local media, Antony’s ex-girlfriend claims that the attacker must apologize for the ” kicks and attacks “. The answer is ” Sorry in the following message.
Relationship « tumultuous
Ms Cavallin, who took the case to Sao Paulo police, is also pictured with a scalp injury. Antony explained that their relationship was “tumultuous, with verbal insults on both sides ” but nevertheless assures that he does not have “never resorted to physical aggression “.
” Every moment she presents a different version of the accusations “Defended the player. ” I am convinced that the ongoing police investigations will prove the truth “, he concluded.
(With AFP)