Manchester United release statement as Antony withdrawn from Brazil squad over abuse allegations

Manchester United winger Antony has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to allegations of abuse made by his former girlfriend as the Premier League club has released a statement. In an interview published Wednesday, which included photos and screenshots of messages — Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin alleged physical abuse on multiple occasions by the Brazilian winger. It is alleged that several incidents took place between May 2022 and June of this year. Antony, 23, was called up by Brazil to represent them in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru over the next 10 days but the Selecao released a statement confirming he has now been left out of the squad and replaced with Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus.
“As a result of the facts that have come to light, and which need to be investigated, and in order to safeguard the supposed victim, the player, and the Brazilian national team the CBF have withdrawn [him] from the squad.”A club statement published on Wednesday said: "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting inquiries. "Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments. The Brazil national team has dropped Manchester United winger Antony from their squad for the international break after allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. UOL released fresh claims from his ex-partner Gabriela Cavallin on Monday, three months after Anthony first denied claims of domestic abuse. United has said they are "taking this matter seriously". Manchester United say they are “taking this matter seriously” following abuse allegations against their forward Antony, who was dropped by the Brazil national team as police conduct investigations. A club statement published on Wednesday said: "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting inquiries. "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 these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse." It comes after Brazilian media outlet UOL published fresh allegations from Antony's ex-partner Gabriela Cavallin on Monday, which he has denied.
"I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced shows that I am innocent of the accusations made," Antony said on social media.