Published on 05.09.2023
The Brazilian Football Federation said the 23-year-old had been withdrawn from the squad following the need to be investigated.
Police in Sao Paulo and Greater Manchester are investigating the claims, which the player has denied.
“I can calmly state that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and the other evidence that will be produced demonstrate that I am innocent of the accusations made,” Antony said on social media.
“I trust that the ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence.”
Antony is accused of attacking his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin leaving her with a cut head which needed treatment from a doctor.
She also alleges she was punched in the chest, causing damage to a silicone breast implant, which required corrective surgery.
Allegations of domestic violence were first made against Antony in June by his ex-girlfriend and further accusations from her were made public yesterday.
The statement issued by the CBF read: “Due to the facts that became public this Monday involving Manchester United player Antony, and which need to be investigated, and in order to safeguard the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian team and the CBF, the organisation informs that the athlete has been withdrawn from the Brazilian team.”
Antony added in his statement on Monday that his relationship with his former partner was prblematic but insisted he never committed any physical aggression.
He also released a statement in June saying he had been falsely accused by his former girlfriend of domestic violence.
