EPL: Manchester United breaks silence on domestic violence allegation against Antony
Manchester United have broken their silence on allegation of domestic abuse made against their Brazilian forward Antony, by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
Gabriela Cavallin, first went public with allegations of domestic abuse against the player in June but it is only after a series of interviews this week that United have said something.
In an interview with Brazilian website, UOL, which also published photographs and screenshots of messages between the pair, Gabriela Cavallin claims she was headbutted by Antony at a Manchester hotel room on 15 January, leaving her with a cut head which needed treatment from a doctor.
Cavallin, a social media influencer, also alleges she was punched in the chest by Antony, which she claims caused damage to a silicone breast implant which required corrective surgery back in Brazil.
Another alleged incident is claimed to have taken place at a house on 8 May, with Cavallin saying she suffered a cut finger while trying to protect herself, accusing Brazil international Antony of throwing a glass cup towards her as well as then taking her passport.
Cavallin is said to have filed a report to the Sao Paulo Civil Police concerning allegations of physical and verbal abuse by Antony while on holiday in Brazil during June 2022, when she was pregnant, as well as making a separate complaint to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
23-year-old Antony who denied the allegations, was dropped by Brazil for this international window and there was pressure on Manchester United to make a statement on the accusations, especially after being heavily criticised for their handling of Mason Greenwood, another player accused of domestic abuse by his girlfriend.
Reacting to this in a statement released on Wednesday, September 6, the club said;
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries. Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments. As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
