Brazil dropped Manchester United winger Antony from its squad for 2 upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Brazilian media printed particulars of alleged home abuse towards his ex-girlfriend on Monday.
The Brazilian Football Confederation stated Antony won’t be a part of the group for video games towards Bolivia and Peru “due to the facts that became public on Monday.”
Antony’s ex-girlfriend reported him to police on May 20 over alleged home violence, accusations that he denied in June and once more on Monday.
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Brazilian media printed alleged exchanges between the 2, by which the participant seems to threaten and intimidate the lady on a number of events.
Brazil’s soccer physique stated the case “needs to be investigated” and that the participant’s elimination was aimed toward defending him, the alleged sufferer and the nationwide group.
Sao Paulo police confirmed to The Associated Press that an investigation is ongoing, however didn’t present particulars.
The 23-year-old Antony posted an announcement on Instagram earlier Monday, earlier than he was faraway from the group, saying “I vehemently deny the accusations.”
He stated his relationship with the lady had been “tumultuous” however that he by no means bodily attacked her.
“Every moment, in testimonies or in interviews, she brings a different version of the accusations,” Antony wrote.
Antony performed for Brazil on the World Cup in Qatar and has scored two objectives in 16 video games for the nationwide group.
Arsenal ahead Gabriel Jesus was referred to as as much as the nationwide group as a substitute for the 2 video games.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com