{"id":142914,"date":"2023-09-10T16:23:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T16:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=142914"},"modified":"2023-09-10T16:23:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T16:23:03","slug":"antony-statement-on-man-utd-absence-in-full-as-he-confirms-he-wont-return-to-training-after-abuse-allegations-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/sport\/antony-statement-on-man-utd-absence-in-full-as-he-confirms-he-wont-return-to-training-after-abuse-allegations-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Antony statement on Man Utd absence in full as he confirms he won't return to training after abuse allegations | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
ANTONY has issued a full statement as he confirmed he will not be returning to train with Manchester United.<\/p>\n
The \u00a385million winger has been given a leave of absence by the club as he faces allegations of domestic abuse from three women.<\/p>\n
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United confirmed today that Antony will not be returning to train with the squad "until further notice".<\/p>\n
His ex Gabriela Cavallin\u00a0led calls for the \u00a385million player to be dropped from the squad in an\u00a0exclusive interview today\u00a0with The Sun on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Antony strongly denies all allegations against him.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on his Instagram, Antony said: "I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sources insist he has not been suspended and will remain on full pay during his time away from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n They believe the move reflects how seriously the club are taking the allegations and they will continue to review the situation.<\/p>\n He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paolo \u2013 and was axed from the\u00a0Brazil\u00a0national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.<\/p>\n United\u2019s\u00a0players who were not involved in the internationals were due to return to Carrington on Monday.<\/p>\n Gabriella, a model and DJ, today urged Old Trafford bosses to ban Antony from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.<\/p>\n She told The Sun on Sunday: \u201cAntony needs to be taken off the pitch.<\/p>\n "It\u2019s disappointing he\u2019s still allowed to play while there\u2019s an investigation.<\/p>\n \u201cI am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him?<\/p>\n "They can\u2019t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.\u201d<\/p>\n Gabriela, 22,\u00a0demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.<\/p>\n It has been reported in\u00a0Brazil\u00a0that\u00a0Gabriela\u00a0has told\u00a0police\u00a0that \u00a3150,000-a-week\u00a0Antony assaulted her four times.<\/p>\n In tears, Gabriela told us: \u201cWhy did it take United three months?<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.\u201d<\/p>\n Two more women have made similar claims\u00a0against the winger.<\/p>\n Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a\u00a0Sao Paulo\u00a0nightclub.<\/p>\n Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.<\/p>\n Antony denies all these claims. <\/p>\n Leading charity Women's Aid – which supports victims of domestic abuse – welcomed the decision by Utd.<\/p>\n "At Women\u2019s Aid we welcome the decision that following serious allegations of domestic abuse and violence against women, Antony will not be returning to training or games for [Manchester United] until further notice, as this situation is addressed," they said.<\/p>\n "Safeguarding must always be the priority."<\/p>\n In a statement, Man Utd said: "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony.<\/p>\n "Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday.<\/p>\n "However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations.<\/p>\n "As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse.<\/p>\n "We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:<\/p>\n If you are a \u00advictim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity\u2019s email support \u00adservice is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis \u2013\u00a0messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Aid provides a\u00a0live chat service\u00a0– available weekdays\u00a0from\u00a08am-6pm\u00a0and weekends 10am-6pm.<\/p>\n You can also call the freephone 24-hour \u00adNational Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/picture>STAR OUT <\/span><\/p>\n
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