Manchester United winger Antony has denied any wrongdoing in a web based assertion after police opened an investigation into allegations of home violence made in opposition to him by his ex-girlfriend.
Gabriela Cavallin – a DJ and influencer – has alleged she was headbutted and punched by the United winger in a Manchester lodge room, the day after United defeated Manchester Metropolis 2-1 in January. She claims that alleged incident resulted in a lower to her head and a breast implant being broken.
In an interview with Brazilian web site UOL, who gained entry to pictures, movies and conversations surrounding the allegations, Cavallin additionally alleged that she suffered a lower finger whereas making an attempt to guard herself, alleging that Antony threw a glass cup at her on Could 8.
She additionally alleges that the United winger threatened to assault her whereas she was pregnant on vacation, and alleges she was subjected to a collection of assaults by Antony between June final yr and Could this yr.
Cavallin filed a report with Sao Paulo Civil Police in June, accusing Antony of ‘home violence, menace and bodily harm’, and a separate grievance with Higher Manchester Police.
Higher Manchester Police have confirmed in an announcement to The Telegraph on Monday that they’re making enquiries surrounding the allegations, stating: “Higher Manchester Police is conscious of the allegations made and enquiries stay ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this report. We won’t be commenting any additional presently.”
SPORTbible has additionally contacted Manchester United for remark.
Antony’s agent advised The Telegraph after Cavallin’s claims: “We’re silent as a result of there may be an investigative course of at a police station in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“A number of those that [Cavallin] named as witnesses are being heard. The investigative course of requires nice warning to establish the details as fastidiously as attainable.
“Antony won’t pronounce himself till justice has given his opinion in regards to the case, which in our understanding is unfavourable to Gabriela.
“What may be noticed is that she at all times seems within the media when she is aware of that she will be able to have an effect on Antony. However the uncovered details are the identical ones which are being handled within the investigative course of.”
Antony has launched his personal assertion on the allegations on Instagram.
Antony releases Instagram assertion
The United winger wrote: “Out of respect for my followers, family and friends I really feel obligated to talk publicly in regards to the false accusations I’ve been a sufferer of.
“From the start I’ve dealt with this concern significantly and with respect, offering the due clarifications to the police authority. The police inquest is below cowl of justice, and due to this fact I can’t make its content material public.
“Nevertheless, I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the proof already produced and extra to be produced present that I’m harmless of the accusations made.
Official assertion by Antony tonight on Instagram concerning information of São Paulo court docket investigated him for home violence in opposition to ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. 🚨⤵️ #MUFC pic.twitter.com/KVUsTRqjiy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 4, 2023
“My relationship with Ms Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal offenses from each side, however I by no means practiced any bodily aggression.
“Each time, whether or not in testimony or in interview, she presents a special model of the accusations.
“Thus, I come to disclaim the accusations made and inform that I stay on the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to make clear what is required.
“I belief the continued police investigation will reveal the reality about my innocence.”
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