Manchester United issued a press release on the allegations of home violence towards its Brazilian ahead Antony on Wednesday. However, the membership refused to remark till additional info is out on the problem.
“Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the Police are conducting enquiries,” the membership mentioned in a press release.
“As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse,” it added.
Antony was accused of home violence by his ex-girlfriend, who had reported him to police on May 20. The Brazilian, nonetheless has denied the accusations in June and once more on August 4.
Brazilian media revealed alleged exchanges between the 2, through which the participant seems to threaten and intimidate the lady on a number of events. On Monday, August 4, the winger was dropped from the Brazilian squad for 2 upcoming World Cup qualifiers, towards Bolivia and Peru.
The 23-year-old Antony posted took to Instagram that day, earlier than he was faraway from the crew, saying “I vehemently deny the accusations.”
He mentioned 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.
Brazil’s Football Association mentioned the case “needs to be investigated” and that the participant’s removing was geared toward defending him, the alleged sufferer and the nationwide crew.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com