Brazilian Antony has returned from Manchester United and his reinstatement has been postponed so the footballer can respond to allegations of domestic violence, the Premier League club has announced.
“The players who have not participated in matches for their respective teams will return to training on Monday. However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will postpone his return until a date to be determined in order to respond to the allegations.”
In the statement, the English club condemned “any act of violence and abuse” and the impact it could have “on the lives of the victims”.
On his Instagram account, the Brazilian player, who is under investigation for domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, confirmed his departure from Manchester United.
On Wednesday, the club, which is home to Portuguese players Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, said it is taking the allegations of domestic violence against footballer Antony “seriously”, but without announcing any punishment for the athlete who was eventually recalled from the competition. selection Brazil selection.
On Monday, the Brazilian press published alleged messages from Antony to Gabriela Cavallin, his former girlfriend, in which the athlete made several threats and even wished her death.
The former girlfriend accuses Antony of assaulting her several times, with footage showing her with a wound on her head and cuts on her hand, material handed over to authorities and leading to the opening of an investigation into the woman’s police station.
Source: DN
