Recall that UOL recently published alleged text exchanges and audio messages between Manchester United winger, Antony and his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, revealing threats, intimidation, and assault leading to bodily harm. and assault leading to bodily harm.
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These disturbing revelations have prompted Brazil’s soccer body to take action by removing Antony from the national team. Brazil will face Bolivia and Peru in the coming days in the opening rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus was called up for Antony’s spot.
🚨🇧🇷 | Gabriel Jesus has been called up to the Brazil squad to replace Antony!
Throughly deserved & should start as the number 9 pic.twitter.com/feCgp0C694
— All Things Brazil™ 🇧🇷 (@SelecaoTalk) September 4, 2023
The decision was made with the aim of protecting both the player and the alleged victim, while allowing for a proper investigation into the matter.
Sao Paulo police have confirmed that an investigation is underway, although they have not provided specific details at this time.
In response to these allegations, Antony, who is 23 years old, took to Instagram to strongly deny the accusations. He acknowledged that his relationship with the woman had been turbulent but asserted that he had never physically harmed her.
The severity of the accusations and the ongoing investigation have raised significant concerns within the Brazilian soccer community and beyond. The situation will likely continue to develop as more information becomes available through the police investigation.
