ANTONY’S ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin has shared new pictures of bloodstained clothes and horror texts after accusing him of a series of violent assaults.
Manchester United is at the centre of another domestic violence storm over the £85million winger, who issued a statement strongly denying the “false allegations” of assaulting the DJ and influencer.
Echoing his first statement published in June, Antony added that his relationship with Gabriela was “tumultuous” but claims it never resulted in violence.
“I trust that ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence,” he wrote on Instagram.
In the latest instalment of harrowing WhatsApp texts, Gabriela revealed more allegedly violent altercations with the Premier League ace.
“He pulled my hair, hit my head on the car window, pushed me,” Gabriela told reputable Brazilian news outlet G1.
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A first screenshot dated January 15 allegedly shows Antony reportedly asking to end the relationship, followed by Gabriela’s reply saying he allegedly “completely injured” her.
“But you completely injured me and said those things, broke my stuff,” Gabriela wrote.
“Nobody can change or do anything after what happened but it seems like you don’t even care.”
The texts go on to show Antony’s alleged reply, reading: “There’s also stuff that really hurt me, you know?
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“Because I want you to stay close so we can start over and carry on with the good things we have together
“I also told you nice things in person and I apologised for everything.
“I’m regretful since my first mistake with you.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United today broke its silence with a statement saying it was “taking this matter seriously”.
The club has come under growing pressure following its bungled U-turn over reinstating Mason Greenwood to the squad.
Until today it had not publicly acknowledged the allegations facing Antony, who was axed from Brazil’s national squad ahead of this month’s two World Cup qualifiers.
Rachel Riley was one of the main figures to blast United after previously taking a stand against the club over Greenwood.
The Countdown presenter, 37, called for domestic abuse experts to be involved in Man United’s “club processes”.
Rachel’s intervention comes after she was also outspoken against United reintegrating Greenwood into the squad before his move to Getafe.
She claimed that the club were “green-lighting abuse” with their apparent support for the player – and vowed to stop supporting the Red Devils if they allowed the forward to return.
The Countdown co-host and Man United fan also reacted to the allegations against Antony after his ex shared new texts and pictures apparently detailing her claims.
It comes after cops in Sao Paulo and Manchester have launched inquiries into Antony’s allegations.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday night they are “aware” of accusations against Antony, 23.
Antony’s current girlfriend and mother of his child, Rosilene Silva, was also spotted leaving their Cheshire home with a single suitcase just hours after the winger was dropped by his home country team.
Gabriela Cavallin says she dated the World Cup star on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
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Gabriela also claims the first assault came at a nightclub in São Paulo last July when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
The Sun Online has approached Manchester United, Antony’s representatives and Gabriela Cavallin’s lawyers for comment.
How you can get help
Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
- Always keep your phone nearby.
- Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialling “55”.
- Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons.
- Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
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