Antony: Man Utd winger denies assault allegations in Brazilian TV interview | Football News
Antony appeared on Brazilian community SBT to disclaim allegations; Rayssa de Freitas claims she required hospital therapy after being assaulted by Antony and a girl in May 2022; on Wednesday, Man Utd mentioned they’re “taking seriously” earlier allegations of home abuse made towards winger
Manchester United’s Antony has appeared on Brazilian TV to disclaim allegations of assault.
Antony was dropped by Brazil earlier this week following the preliminary allegations made by former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavalin.
Rayssa de Freitas claims she required hospital therapy after being assaulted by Antony and a girl in May 2022.
Speaking on the Brazilian community SBT, Antony denied the allegations, and mentioned the reality will come out.
When requested if he had assaulted any girl, Antony mentioned: “Never. I never have and I never will.”
He added: “[Violence towards women] is completely improper, 100 per cent improper.
“I’ve a mom, a sister. I’d by no means need this to occur to them.”
According to experiences in varied retailers, De Freitas reported the alleged incident to the Sao Paulo Civil Police.
Another girl, Ingrid Lana has claimed in a tv interview she was pressured by Antony to have intercourse whereas on a enterprise journey to England final yr.
Lana alleged Antony invited her to his home and pushed her towards a wall which led to her banging her head.
“He tried to have a relationship with me and I did not need to,” Lana claimed in the interview.
“He pushed me towards the wall and I hit my head. My objective was simply enterprise. Arriving there at his invitation, I realised he had ulterior motives.”
Asked about Lana’s accusation, Antony mentioned in the interview on Friday: “Negative. I’m 100 per cent sure that I by no means touched any girl. 100 per cent. I’m sure.
“I will produce the proof and people will understand. They will see the truth.”
Manchester United declined to remark when contacted by Sky Sports News concerning the recent allegations, however mentioned earlier this week that they had been taking the preliminary allegations critically. Greater Manchester Police are wanting into the claims from his former girlfriend.
