Two more women have accused Manchester United forward Antony of abuse, adding to the allegations made by the Brazil international's former girlfriend.
Gabriela Cavallin has alleged that Antony was physically violent towards her on a number of occasions during their time together, with the incidents alleged to have happened in both Manchester and Brazil.
Antony has denied any wrongdoing, while Man United have also insisted that they did not attempt to cover up allegations of abuse from their player's ex-partner.
Brazil dropped the 23-year-old from their latest squad due to the sensitive situation, while Man United have also released a statement in response to the accusations from Cavallin.
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The Red Devils have not decided to suspend Antony, though, as it stands, he will be available for the team's next match, which comes against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on September 16.
Antony has now been hit with allegations of abuse from two more women, though, with Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana accusing him of being violent.
"He pushed me against the wall and I hit my head. My purpose was just business. Arriving there [at his house] at his invitation, I realised he had ulterior motives," Lana said in an interview with Record when discussing the alleged incident in Manchester last October.
Meanwhile, De Freitas, according to Extra, has accused Antony and another woman of assaulting her in Brazil in May 2022, which led to her requiring hospital treatment.
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On Thursday, Antony's representatives released a new statement to F5: "The player Antony Matheus dos Santos has been the target of unfounded accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
"Antony, through his defenders, has been closely following the police investigations within the scope of the ongoing inquiry at the 5th Police Station for the Defense of Women and trusts in the seriousness of the work of the police authority.
"The investigation is being carried out in judicial secrecy, with no further comments on its content. In respect for the principle of presumption of innocence, sober, impartial, cautious and professional treatment is expected from the media and the Civil Police, Public Prosecutor's Office and the Judiciary act with impartiality and with respect for the right to defence.
"Antony will remain at the disposal of the police authorities, trusting that, in the end, the truth will prevail with the recognition of his innocence."
Sao Paulo Civil Police and Greater Manchester Police are currently both conducting their own investigations into the alleged incidents.
Matt Law
