“My innocence will be proven” – Antony responds to domestic abuse allegations

Manchester United’s Antony has responded to allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin.

Earlier this month, the ex-girlfriend of Manchester United winger Antony, Gabriela Cavallin, filed a report of domestic abuse by the player with Brazilian police.

It was claimed that Antony abused her on four separate occasions, both in Holland and England.

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Cavallin further had an interview where she said: “He held me by both arms, threw me on the bed and fell on top of me. At that, my silicone prosthesis dislocated. At the time, it gave me such a shortness of breath that it looked like I was going to die.”

Antony has since responded to the allegations, with a full statement from his Instagram below.

“To friends, fans and followers,

“For you, after submitting my statement at the police station where the investigation of the investigation involving my name is being conducted, I wanted to speak publicly for the first time since I was falsely accused of assault.

“I stayed silent until the moment so that nothing could interfere with the investigation process, but during all those days my family and I suffered in silence. Despite being born and raised in a very needy community, I had never been through a situation similar to this, in which a false assault charge resulted in a preliminary and unfair public judgment on the part of some.

“After the closure of the investigation my innocence will be proven certain that justice will prevail and the damage initially caused to my image will be in the past. Thank you for the countless messages of support received at this very difficult time.”