Manchester United forward Antony replies to latest accusations of domestic violence

Manchester United’s Brazilian forward Antony says he remains confident in his innocence after being accused of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavillan. 

Evidence emerged today in the case of alleged domestic violence by the Manchester United forward, as Brazilian outlet UOL published screenshots of texts and audio recordings allegedly from Antony leading to renewed interest in the case in the media. 

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has been accused of battering his estranged girlfriend on numerous occasions and as recently as March this year but has been persistent in denying the accusations. 

After the recent publication of photos and texts, Antony released a statement, which he claims to have done out of respect for his fans, friends, and family. 

The Premier League star stated that he was confident that ongoing investigations would vindicate him, saying, ”From the beginning I have handled this issue seriously and with respect, providing the due clarifications to the police authority. The police inquest is under cover of justice, and therefore I cannot make its content public.”

“However, I can say with confidence that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and more to be produced show that I am innocent of the accusations made." 

Antony however, noted that he and Gabriela had exchanged verbal abuse, but that things between them had never gotten physical. 

“My relationship with Ms. Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal offenses from both sides, but I never practiced any physical aggression,” he said in the statement made public on Instagram. 

The Brazil international finished his statement by accusing Cavillan of changing her story and labelled the accusations false once again. 

“Every time, whether in testimony or in interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.”

“Thus, I come to deny the accusations made and inform that I remain at the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify what is needed. I trust the ongoing police investigations will reveal the truth about my innocence.