Manchester United's Antony to resume training amid domestic abuse allegations
Posted : 29 September 2023
Manchester United's Brazilian winger, Antony, is set to return to training after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. The 23-year-old spoke to Greater Manchester Police, and no restrictions were placed on him following the interview. Antony has provided evidence in support of his strong denials of the allegations. He has not been arrested or charged in either Brazil or the UK.
In a statement, Manchester United announced that Antony would resume training at Carrington and be available for selection while police inquiries proceed. However, this decision will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.
Antony is not expected to be at training on Friday and will not be considered for Manchester United's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday. He has missed four games since being granted leave on full pay by the club to address allegations made by three different women, including his former partner Gabriela Cavallin.
Cavallin accused Antony of attacking her, including a headbutt, in a Manchester hotel room on January 15, resulting in a cut head that required treatment from a doctor. She also alleged being punched in the chest, causing damage to a silicone breast implant, which required corrective surgery.
Two additional allegations followed from Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana, both claiming Antony assaulted them in 2022, which he denies.
Antony has been cooperating with police inquiries in both Brazil and the UK since the allegations were first made in June. Manchester United has condemned acts of violence and abuse, recognizing the importance of safeguarding all involved and the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.
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