Manchester United’s Antony denies home violence accusations

Manchester United winger Antony has denied further accusations of domestic violence on his ex-girlfriend after the police opening an investigation into him.

Gabriela Cavallin has filed police reports against Antony in their native Brazil and in England. She claims she was headbutted and punched by Antony in a Manchester hotel room the day after Man United’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City on January 14 that resulted in a cut to her head and a breast implant being damaged.

Brazilian news outlet UOL has published WhatsApp screenshots and photographs of injuries, including Cavallin’s accusation that she suffered a cut finger while trying to protect herself.

“From the beginning I have handled the issue seriously and with respect, providing the due clarifications to the police authority. The police inquest is under cover of justice, and therefore I cannot make its content public. However, I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and more to be produced show that I am innocent of the accusations made.”, Anthony said in a statement.

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“My relationship with Ms Gabriela was tumultuous with verbal offences from both sides, but I never practiced any physical aggression. Every time, whether in testimony or in interview, she presents a different version of the accusations. Thus, I come to deny the accusations made and inform that I remain at the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify what is needed. I trust the ongoing police investigations will reveal the truth about my innocence.”, the player adds.