Soccer sexual assaults | Manchester United removes Antony after a sexual assault complaint

I had to return this Monday to the Manchester United sports city. But he won’t do it. In just one week, Antonythe forward for whom the English club paid 100 million euros to Ajax, has been separated by the two teams for which he could play as a result of the accusations of sexual assault reported by his ex-girlfriend, the influencer and DJ Gabriela Cavallin.

First he was removed by the Brazilian team and now it has been by Manchester United. The 23-year-old player continues to deny these accusations, indicating that “at no time has he attacked” a woman. The Old Trafford club, however, has issued an official statement to explain his decision. “Manchester United recognizes the accusations made against Antony,” the club said in a statement in which it revealed that the forward will not join the daily work at the sports city until this matter is fully clarified.

“We condemn acts of violence and abuse”

“It has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice to address the allegations,” the Manchester club reports, while recalling that “as a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognize the importance of safeguarding all those involved. in this situation and we recognize the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd_Es) September 10, 2023

A police investigation was opened a few days ago following accusations of domestic abuse against his ex-girlfriend. And the player immediately also issued a statement this Sunday. “I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the accusations made against me. It was a mutual decision to avoid distractions to my teammates and unnecessary controversies for the club,” argued Antony, while wishing to “reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of and will cooperate fully with the police to help them find the truth. “I hope to play again as soon as possible.”

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— Antony Santos (@antony00) August 18, 2023

Antony has been accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin “with a headbutt” in a Manchester hotel room on January 15, leaving her with a cut to her head which required treatment by a doctor.

2023-09-10 15:28:37
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