Manchester United winger Anthony has been dropped by the Brazil Football Federation following an alleged physical assault on his ex lover Gabriella Cavallin.
Following Gabriela’s assault claims against the winger, the Brazil Football Federation concluded that the former Ajax player will not take part in their September international qualifiers games.
“”In light of the facts which came to light on Monday (04/09) concerning #mufc player Antony, which must be investigated, and in order to safeguard the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian national team and the CBF, the organization informs that the athlete has been removed from the Brazilian national team.”
His ex stated that she has lodged her complaint to the Sao Paulo police and Greater Manchester Police as she gave details of the alleged attack to UOL.
Gabriela claimed she was attacked on several occasions by the United player between June 2022 to May 2023. She said one of the horrendous attacks involved Anthony throwing a glass at her which injured her severely that her bones were seen.
“He said that if I didn’t stay with him, I wouldn’t stay with anyone. That I was pregnant with his child. Either I would stay with him or I, him and our son would die,” she said. “I told him I was pregnant, that he was scaring me, making my heart race. I was trembling with fear.”
Meanwhile, Antony denied the charges in June:
“After submitting my statement at the police station where investigation involving my name is being conducted, I wanted to speak for the first time since I was falsely accused of assault.
“I stayed silent until the moment so that nothing could interfere with the investigation process, but during all those days my family and I suffered in silence. Despite being born and raised in a very needy community, I had never been through a situation similar to this, in which a false assault charge resulted in a preliminary and unfair public judgement on the part of some.
“After the closure of the investigation my innocence will be proven. [I am] certain that justice will prevail and the damage initially caused to my image will be in the past. Thank you for the countless messages of support at this very difficult time.”
Mason Greenwood was on this scene a few months ago and the aftermath has literally crippled his football career after Manchester United asked him to leave the club.
Anthony becoming another victim of assault from Manchester United would definitely not be the best state the club would want because many players have been sidelined by injury and the transfer summer window has been shut.
