The return of Brazilian Antony to Manchester United has been postponed so that the footballer can respond to accusations of domestic violence, the English club announced this Sunday.
“The players who did not participate in their respective teams’ matches will return to training on Monday. However, it was agreed with Antony that he will postpone his return, until a date to be defined, in order to respond to the accusations,” says Manchester United it’s a statement.
The English club condemns “any act of violence and abuse” and the impact they can have “on the lives of the victims.”
On his Instagram account, the Brazilian player, investigated for domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, confirmed his departure from Manchester United.
On Wednesday, the club, in which Portuguese players Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot play, reported that it was “taking seriously” the accusations of domestic violence against its footballer Antony, but without announcing any sanction for the athlete who ended up being retired. of the club. Brazil national team squad.
On Monday, the Brazilian press published alleged messages from Antony to Gabriela Cavallin, his ex-girlfriend, in which the athlete made several threats, even wishing him death.
The ex-girlfriend accuses Antony of attacking her on several occasions, appearing in images with a head injury and cuts on her hand, material that was delivered to the authorities and which led to the opening of an investigation at the woman’s police station.
Source: TSF
