Brazil’s ahead Antony should sit out of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers towards Bolivia and Peru after being withdrawn from the Samba squad following assault allegations, as introduced by the nation’s soccer confederation (CBF) in an announcement on Monday.
The determination was taken after Brazilian media outlet UOL printed allegations from Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin accusing him of bodily assault.
Antony has denied any wrongdoing.
“Due to the facts that became public on Monday involving Manchester United striker Antony that need to be investigated, and in order to protect the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian national team and the CBF … (Antony) is withdrawn from the (squad),” the CBF mentioned.
Antony denied the allegations on social media, including that he couldn’t give extra particulars because of the police investigation.
“Since the beginning I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications before the police authority,” Antony mentioned on Instagram.
“I can confidently state that the accusations are false and that the proof already produced and the others that might be produced exhibit that I’m harmless of the accusations made.
“I trust that the ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence,” he added.
A spokesperson for Brazil’s Public Security Secretariat confirmed to Reuters {that a} police investigation was underneath method.
Manchester United weren’t instantly accessible to remark.
Brazil coach Fernando Diniz has referred to as up Arsenal ahead Gabriel Jesus to switch Antony.
Brazil host Bolivia on Friday and go to Peru 4 days later as they get their World Cup qualifying marketing campaign underneath method.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
