Brazilian footballer Antony, from Manchester United, is being investigated by the Police in his country for allegedly having made threats and assaulted an ex-partner, Official sources reported this Monday.
The investigation is being carried out by the 5th Women’s Police Station, which plans to call several witnesses, according to a statement from the São Paulo Civil Police.
The Police did not report the tenor of the complaint or the details of the investigation, since the case is under summary secrecy.
Nevertheless, Several Brazilian media outlets have released sections of Antony’s conversations with an ex-partner, sent in text or recorded through a messaging application, in which the Manchester United striker wishes his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin death.
The alleged evidence of gender violence by Antony
The “Uol” portal published statements by Cavallin, in which he accuses Antony of having assaulted him on several occasions.
Cavallin said Antony once punched him in the chest, dislodging a silicone prosthesis, forcing him to undergo surgery.
The UOL has access to unpublished photos, audios and depositions that reveal threats, intimidation and physical attacks committed by player Antony of Manchester United and of the Brazilian Seleção to his ex-girlfriend, DJ and influencer Gabriela Cavallin. pic.twitter.com/nGhpE1D314
— Alexsander Vieira (@_alexsander) September 4, 2023
He also recounted that on another occasion he locked her at home after a fight, in which she was injured, and he threatened to kill her.
The “Ge” portal shows photographs of the woman with injuries to her fingers and head after two fights with the Manchester United and Brazilian soccer player.
Antony plans to arrive this Tuesday in the Brazilian city of Belém to join the concentration of the Brazilian team for the first two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The player manifested himself through his Instagram account and pleaded not guilty.
🚨 It’s official, Antony is being investigated by the Manchester Police after reports by Gabi Cavallin.
The authorities and Cavallin’s attorney are in contact with the club. Antony pronounced himself on Instagram and claims to be innocent. pic.twitter.com/FJ6XsCW0gS
— Red Army Brazil (@RedArmyBrasil) September 4, 2023
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