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Manchester United star Antony reportedly dropped from Brazil squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers following domestic violence accusations.
Manchester United forward Antony has reportedly been dropped from the Brazilian national team by the CBF following the emergence of new evidence in a domestic violence case in which the winger is implicated.
The 23-year-old was initially called by the Selecao for the international break and was set to be involved in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers for Brazil against Bolivia and Peru later this month.
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Texts, photos, and videos of alleged abuse by Manchester United winger Antony have been shared with Brazilian media showing deep cuts, bruises, threats, and witnesses
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Antony has categorically denied any wrongdoing after being accused of domestic violence by his ex-lover
Antony accused of domestic violence
As Pulse Sports reported, today, Brazilian publication UOL released screenshots of texts and audio clips apparently from Antony, providing evidence in the case of suspected domestic abuse by the Manchester United forward. This has sparked increased media attention to the issue.\
The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has been accused of battering his estranged girlfriend on numerous occasions, including as recently as March this year, but has been persistent in denying the accusations.
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Manchester United forward Antony || Photo Credit: The Sun
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Antony and Gabriella when the going were good | Image credit: UOL
Following the reports, Antony once again released a statement claiming innocence and saying he trusts that the authorities will vindicate him.
Antony dropped from Brazil squad
According to Fabrizio Romano, the CBF dropped Antony following the report by UOL, and they released the following statement:
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According to reports, the Manchester United player Antony has been accused of domestic abuse against his ex-wife in England.
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The Brazilian winger believes the Red Devils have everything in place to claim the Premier League crown next season.
“In light of the facts which came to light on Monday (04/09) concerning Manchester United player Antony, which must be investigated, and in order to safeguard the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian national team, and the CBF, the organisation informs that the athlete has been removed from the Brazilian national team.”
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