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    Charity football match pits MPs against retired pro to highlight Women’s Aid’s work stamping out domestic violence

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    A CHARITY football match pitted MPs against a retired pro to highlight Women’s Aid’s incredible work in stamping out domestic violence.The organisation picked a squad of talent from the Professional Footballers Association, Fulham FC – and The Sun newsroom – to take on the Parliamentary team.Jonathan Gullis MP grapples with the Women’s Aid team’s star striker Bas SavageCredit: Paul EdwardsStephen Kinnock MP was also involved in the game at Fulham’s training groundCredit: Paul EdwardsThe Women’s Aid team defend a free-kick next to Robin Millar MPCredit: Paul EdwardsThe match was for the Women’s Aid campaign Football United Against Domestic AbuseCredit: Paul EdwardsBas Savage, who earnt cult hero status at Brighton & Hove Albion for his mesmerising moonwalk celebration before working for the PFA, was crowned man of the match.His five goals helped the Women’s Aid team to a resounding 6-2 victory in the Football United Against Domestic Abuse friendly at The Cottagers’ training ground in New Malden, south west London.Stephen Kinnock, Robin Millar, Jonathan Gullis, Karl McCartney, Ben Bradley and Justin Madders were among the MPs playing on Tuesday – alongside Lord Graham Evans.The Sun was represented by deputy editor-in-chief James Slack, editorial legal counsel Oliver Doherty, former news editor Brandon Malinsky, news reporter Andy Robinson and sport reporters Joshua Jones and Henry Tomlinson.Women’s AidThey were joined for the 8.30am kick-off by Fulham staff, including club CEO Alistair Mackintosh and others who work with the Premier League team’s foundation.Teresa Parker, who developed the Football United Against Domestic Abuse campaign for Women’s Aid, said: “Everyone has a role to play in raising lifesaving awareness of domestic abuse, both men and women, and we know that football can be a powerful force for good.“Today showed exactly that, and at Women’s Aid we’d like to thank the men’s Parliamentary Football Team for playing the Women’s Aid team at Fulham FC, as well as our incredible players from The Sun, The Professional Footballers’ Association and from the Fulham FC staff team, who led us to a 6-2 win against the parliamentarians.“Starting important conversations about domestic abuse means that survivors know that help is out there, and there are people who will understand and believe them.”Most read in FootballThe Women’s Aid side won 6-2 against the Parliamentary teamCredit: Paul EdwardsThe Women’s Aid team consisted of players from the PFA, Fulham FC and The SunCredit: Paul EdwardsThe Parliamentary team included six MPs and a LordCredit: Paul Edwards More

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      Man Utd are in centre of another domestic violence storm with Antony’s police probe the latest headache for club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have been forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief just before 11pm on Friday.That was the time when Mason Greenwood’s loan move to Spanish club Getafe was confirmed.
      Gabriela Cavallin, left, has made new allegations against former partner Antony, rightCredit: instagram
      Mason Greenwood sealed a deadline day loan move to LaLiga side GetafeCredit: Rex
      And while he remains on the Old Trafford payroll, the young forward is somebody else’s problem — for the next few months at least.
      Yet there was little time for anyone at United to get too comfortable.
      Because another major headache was lurking just around the corner — as often seems to be the case with this club.
      Some United supporters might have thought the 3-1 defeat at the hands of rivals Arsenal on Sunday was bad enough.
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      Then it was compounded by a public ding dong between boss Erik ten Hag and £73million England man Jadon Sancho over his omission from the squad.
      Yet as it turned out, that was nothing.
      Just hours later, it got worse still as United found themselves at the centre of another domestic violence storm.
      On Monday, it emerged that Brazil winger Antony was being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paulo.
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      Man Utd have not yet suspended the Brazilian forwardCredit: PA
      His former partner, Gabriela Cavallin, first made accusations against him in June — but has now published new ones in her homeland.
      She claims the 23-year-old had threatened her while she was pregnant, damaged her breast implant, cut her finger with a glass and threatened to throw her out of a speeding car.
      Meanwhile, the former Ajax star released a statement on his social media later that day strongly refuting the latest accusations.
      Antony acknowledged that the relationship had been “tumultuous” with many verbal rows — but said suggestions of physical aggression were not true.
      Despite his confidence the police investigations would reveal he was innocent, he found himself dropped by his national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
      In the following 24 hours there were growing calls from domestic violence charities for United to take action themselves.
      One of those came from Countdown presenter and long-standing Red Devils fan Rachel Riley — who had also spoken out strongly about her club’s handling of Greenwood.
      She described the alleged incidents as ‘heinous’ and called for domestic abuse experts to be involved in any decision-making at the club.
      Meanwhile, Andrea Simon, director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition told United ‘the world is watching’ how they handled the situation.
      The club finally released a statement yesterday morning and insisted they are taking the matter seriously.
      But they are waiting for the police investigations on both sides of the Atlantic to be concluded before they decide on a course of action.
      At the moment, the only evidence out there comes from Cavallin — and her version of events has been strongly rebuffed by Antony.
      Currently there is no internal probe being carried out and the feeling at United is that he is innocent until proven guilty.
      But United sources say they have learnt lessons from the criticism they got over their handling of the Greenwood case.
      They have also taken external advice from the PFA and Women’s Aid — and have pledged to co- operate fully with police enquiries.
      Greenwood was only suspended by the club following his arrest in January last year — and, as yet, Antony has not been charged with anything.
      So as things stand, the club have resisted calls to suspend the Brazil winger and — in theory at least — he will be available for selection when Ten Hag’s men return to action in nine days.
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      The hope will be that he is cleared of any wrongdoing in the meantime and be ready to face Brighton at Old Trafford.
      Yet it remains to be seen how being at the centre of such damaging allegations will affect a player who has struggled to justify his huge price-tag since he arrived in Manchester last summer. More

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      Manchester United break silence on Antony as star accused of domestic violence by ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      MANCHESTER United broke their silence on Antony after the star winger was accused of domestic violence by ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.The Premier League club finally released a statement after days without giving any comment on the matter.
      Man United broke their silence on AntonyCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      It read: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the Police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.
      “As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
      Man 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.
      Rachel Riley was one of the main figures to blast United after previously taking a stand against the club over Mason Greenwood.
      The presenter, 37, called for domestic abuse experts to be involved in Man United’s “club processes”.
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      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.
      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.
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      Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin shares pic of bloodstained clothes & new texts as pressure mounts on Man Utd to drop him

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      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. 
      Gabriela revealed more allegedly violent altercations with the Premier League aceCredit: Instagram
      Gabriela claims her bloodstained clothes were a result of Antony’s alleged aggressionCredit: Instagram
      Gabriela’s screenshots reveal more allegedly violent altercations between the ex-coupleCredit: Gabriela Cavallin / G1
      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 helpWomen’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.

      Pressure is mounting on Man Utd to drop Antony, who strongly denies the allegationsCredit: Getty More

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      Five shocking allegations by Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin from smashed boob implant to Neymar pic row

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      THE former girlfriend of Manchester United star Antony has claimed that he routinely flew into “jealous” fits of rage and attacked her. Gabriela Cavallin, 23, alleged that the £85million winger physically and mentally abused her throughout their two-year relationship.
      Gabriela Cavallin, 23, claims Antony attacked her while she was pregnantCredit: Instagram
      The 23-year-old Brazilian allegedly punched and headbutted his former partnerCredit: Getty
      The Man U winger shared a statement denying the allegations and vowed to clear his nameCredit: Instagram
      She shared a string of shocking text messages which she claims Antony sent, showing a vile spew of hatred she regularly received.
      He allegedly told Gabriela that he “hopes she dies” and branded her “disgusting” and “deceitful” after she ignored his calls and texts.
      The DJ and influencer also went public with pictures of her injuries while revealing horror details of the alleged attacks she suffered.
      She claimed Antony punched and headbutted her, as well as threatening to crash their car after she tried to end their relationship.
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      Gabriela alleged that her finger was also cut to the bone and that the footballer attacked her while she was pregnant.
      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by respected sports news site ESPN.
      Antony has denied assaulting Gabriela Cavallin and vowed to clear his name after being quizzed by cops in Brazil.
      He added that his relationship with Gabriela was “tumultuous” but claims it never resulted in violence.
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      The star has been axed from the national squad and replaced by Gabriel Jesus ahead of this month’s two World Cup qualifiers.
      Gabriela has now shared further harrowing details of the alleged abuse in an interview with Brazilian media outlet UOL, one of the South American country’s largest news providers.
      BREAST IMPLANT
      Gabriela claims that she was forced to undergo surgery to fix her silicone breast implants after Antony attacked her in January.
      She alleged that the “jealous” star erupted in anger during an argument about one of her former flames from “years ago”.
      The DJ explained: “He was very jealous of famous people I had already been with. It doesn’t matter if it was ten years ago or yesterday. 
      “He didn’t have this notion of time and space, it seems.”
      Antony is alleged to have punched her in the chest, causing her breast implant to “turn over” and dangerously displacing it.
      Gabriela claims the Brazil World Cup ace also cut her head after his watch collided with it as he wrestled with her.
      She said she was forced to fly back to Brazil for an operation to change her implants and remedy the issue in wake of the incident.
      The 23-year-old claimed Antony insisted he “didn’t mean to hurt her” and that her injury was caused “by accident.”
      NEYMAR ROW
      The same month, the former couple are alleged to have had an explosive row over fellow Brazilian footballer Neymar.
      Gabriela claims that Antony accused her of liking the Paris Saint-Germain star’s photos on social media, which she denied.
      She explained that she had actually liked a number of posts that Neymar’s pal and her “mutual friend” Gil Cebola had shared online.
      The Brazilian beauty said: “I didn’t like photos of Neymar. Gil posted a photo with Neymar and a few other people, and I liked it. 
      “That was four years ago. I didn’t even know Antony existed at that time. But Antony kept looking, you know? 
      “He would go on people’s Instagram and look for old photos to see if I had liked them. If I had commented. 
      “After I met Antony, I never liked anyone’s photo again. I didn’t even speak to anyone, neither Gil nor Neymar. Anything.”
      SMASHED UP HOUSE
      The DJ, who has been separated from Antony since May, says she decided to put an end to the relationship after one of the most violent episodes she says she has faced. 
      After a fight at home, Antony allegedly threw a glass at her, seriously injuring the fingers of her hand, while hurling threats and insults.
      Gabriela claims she was scared for her life after her ex began smashing up items, locked the door to their home and refused to let her leave.
      She said: “He broke all my things. He took my passport. His mother and stepfather even trapped him inside the football court in the living room, surrounded by a fence, as if it were a fence.
      “He was upset, trying to get out of the court in any way, throwing a football at me. Playing cell phones on me.
      “He said he was going to kill me, that I had destroyed his life. After that day, I said ‘enough’.”
      Gabriela said that Antony’s “wonderful” physiotherapist managed to convince the footie star to let her leave and go to the hospital.
      The influencer, who has nearly 500,000 Instagram followers, says she has been unable to get surgery to fix her fingers due to the ongoing legal proceedings in Brazil and the UK.
      VIOLENT THREATS
      Gabriela explained she discovered she was carrying Antony’s child in May last year, two months before the alleged abuse began.
      She claims the Man U winger first attacked her at a nightclub in São Paulo last July, when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
      Antony allegedly dragged her out by the arm and hair then pushed her into a car after she ended their romance.
      After being shunted into the vehicle, she claims he “tried to crash the car” and threatened to kill himself if she left him.
      “He said things like that, if I weren’t going to be with him, I wouldn’t be with anyone, that I was pregnant with his child,” Gabriela said.
      She claimed he was speeding down a motorway in the rain at a whopping 124mph, while she pleaded with him to slow down.
      Antony is said to have eventually stopped the vehicle before running off into the night, with Gabriela and a pal chasing after him.
      “We found him lying on the sidewalk, crying. Too crazy. One minute he was crying, one minute he was hitting me,” she alleged.
      Gabriella said she woke the next day to find she was excessively bleeding and spent three days in hospital as a result.
      Antony allegedly told her that “it wasn’t him, that it was a moment of anger, that he himself got it into his head that he hadn’t done it.”
      She continued: “I said: ‘But did you try to crash the car?’. 
      “Then he said: ‘It’s not like I was going to crash the car, I just moved the steering wheel a little’. 
      “I said, ‘You slapped me. Him: I didn’t slap you, I went to hold you, what did you do?'”
      Gabriela says she felt “obligated” to forgive him as she feared he would hurt himself and because she “didn’t want to be alone” during her pregnancy.
      In July, Gabriela shared on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage. The baby boy would have been named Luca Mateo.
      ABUSE WORSENED
      Following his transfer from Ajax to the Red Devils, Antony’s alleged violent outbursts are alleged to have worsened.
      Gabriela claims despite moving from Amsterdam to Manchester for a fresh start, the 23-year-old became “more aggressive and impatient”.
      She believes Antony was crumbling under the pressure of the club’s high expectations, prompting him to start “really stupid fights, sometimes for no reason”.
      The DJ said: “I believe it was due to problems he had at his new club [Manchester United]. 
      “He wasn’t delivering as much as people were expecting from him. He didn’t talk much, he didn’t express what he was feeling, you know? 
      “The attacks were external. Objects, things from home, room, and after a while, in February, it started to be me.”
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      Gabriela claimed he was triggered by her moving to another room to take a phone call, if “someone liked her photo”, or if she simply went to the bathroom alone.
      “If I went to a party with him, greeted someone, he wanted to hit me. I couldn’t go out without him anymore,” she alleged.
      Gabriela claimed Antony severely injured her fingers after throwing a glass at herCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      She also shared images showing injuries to her headCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      How you can get helpWomen’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 dialing “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. More

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      Man Utd fan Rachel Riley blasts ‘heinous’ Antony abuse allegations after taking stand against club over Mason Greenwood

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      MANCHESTER United fan Rachel Riley has blasted Antony over domestic violence allegations after previously taking a stand against the club over Mason Greenwood.The presenter, 37, called for domestic abuse experts to be involved in Man United’s “club processes” as the £85million winger denies assaulting ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
      Man Utd fan Rachel Riley blasted star player Antony over domestic violence allegations
      The player, 23, has denied all allegations of attacking ex-girlfriend Gabriela CavallinCredit: PA
      The DJ and influencer claims he ‘sliced her fingers’ and attacked her while she was pregnantCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      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 Man Utd if they allowed the forward to return.
      The Countdown co-host and Man United fan has now reacted to the allegations against Antony after his ex shared new texts and pictures apparently detailing her claims.
      The star has been dropped by the Brazil national team, and is facing police probes in his home country and in the UK.
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      Antony denies all allegations and has vowed to clear his name.
      Cavallin alleges she was verbally and physically abused by the footballer, claiming he left her with a sliced finger and attacked her while she was pregnant.
      “Is anyone doing any due diligence on these players?” Riley wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      “Heinous stuff described in these accusations.”
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      “This time domestic abuse experts need to be involved in the club’s processes.”
      A spokesman for Manchester United said the club does not have any comment.
      GMP said in a statement on Monday on Antony: “Greater Manchester Police is aware of the allegations made and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this report.
      “We will not be commenting any further at this time.”
      On Monday, Gabriela hit back with a formal letter on Instagram as cops carry on an investigation in her native São Paulo, Brazil.
      The influencer and DJ’s statement comes after Antony released his own lengthy statement on Instagram, admitting he had a “tumultuous” relationship with Gabriela.
      She says she dated the World Cup ace on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
      The 23-year-old claims the first assault came at a nightclub in São Paulo last July when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
      Gabriela, who has nearly 500,000 Instagram followers, published a letter issued by her legal team.
      It read: “Gabriela Cavallin’s defence, in view of the facts and evidence that became public knowledge on this date, regarding the repeated episodes of aggression suffered by her, informs that she trusts the serious and competent investigation by the Civil Police of São Paulo.
      “[And] hopes that, as such, once completed, the aggressor will be prosecuted and punished for the crimes he committed.”
      A statement from Antony was published just hours later, where he said he felt “obliged” to break his silence “out of respect for my fans, friends and family”.
      The 23-year-old footballer once again denied the accusations of domestic violence – echoing his first statement published in June.
      “Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations that I have been a victim of,” he wrote.
      “From the beginning, I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police.
      “The investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.
      “However, I can calmly say that the accusations are false, and that the current evidence and the ones yet to be produced demonstrate my innocence.
      He added that his relationship with Gabriela was “tumultuous” but claims it never resulted in violence.
      “My relationship with Mrs. Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression,” he explained.
      “Each time, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.
      “Therefore, I come to vehemently deny the accusations made and inform you that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify anything.
      “I trust that ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence.”
      The online statement war comes after Gabriela shared a new string of text messages and pictures of her injuries as cops in Brazil carry on with the domestic violence probe.
      Cavallin’s fresh claims were first published by Brazilian media outlet UOL, one of the South American country’s largest news providers.
      In the new string of undated WhatsApp messages, the DJ and influencer claims Antony wished she was dead and told her “go f*** yourself” after she allegedly refused to reply to his messages and calls.
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      The Premier League ace was also axed from the Brazil national squad and replaced by Gabriel Jesus ahead of this month’s two World Cup qualifiers.
      In a statement, the Brazilian FA (CBF) informed that the cut occurred “due to the facts that became public this Monday and that need to be investigated, and in order to preserve the alleged victim.”
      How you can get helpWomen’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 dialing “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. More

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      Man United star Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin shares ‘I hope you die’ texts & injury pics as cops probe violence claim

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      MANCHESTER United star Antony’s ex-girlfriend has come forward with new text messages amid allegations of domestic violence.It comes after the £85million winger denied assaulting Gabriela Cavallin and vowed to clear his name after being quizzed by cops in Brazil.
      Manchester United star Antony has denied all domestic abuse allegationsCredit: Getty
      DJ and influencer Gabriela Cavallin came forward with new WhatsApp messagesCredit: Social Media

      Cavallin’s fresh claims were first published by Brazilian media outlet UOL, one of the South American country’s largest news providers.
      Gabriela also shared two new images showing injuries on her head and fingers, claiming to be a result of Antony’s alleged attacks.
      She alleges her finger was cut to the bone and that the footballer attacked her while she was pregnant.
      In a new string of undated WhatsApp messages, the DJ and influencer, 23, claims Antony wished she was dead and told her “go f**k yourself” after she allegedly refused to reply to his messages and calls.
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      “It’s over between me and you,” Antony reportedly wrote.
      “I hope you die and go f*** yourself.”
      “You’re disgusting you even left WhatsApp and turned off your internet.”
      The texts go on to read that Antony, also 23, allegedly called Gabriela “deceitful” and urged her to pick up his phone calls.
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      “You’ve been deceitful,” the Brazil winger reportedly wrote.
      “You did that with all the guys that you came across with in your life.
      “Pick up the phone if you’re woman enough.”
      A second screenshot from Gabriela’s mobile phone exposes the Man United star’s allegedly “unforgivable” actions.
      Antony allegedly replied: “I understand, just take care of yourselves okay? That’s all I ask of you.”
      Gabriela, who has nearly 500,000 Instagram followers, replied: “You tried scaring the life out of me speeding in your car and playing the steering wheel.
      “So don’t tell me to take care of myself now.”
      Gabriela also shared pictures of injuries in her headCredit: Gabriela Cavallin / UOL
      She claims the injuries are a result of Antony’s alleged attacksCredit: Gabriela Cavallin / UOL
      The shocking allegations come weeks after Gabriela reportedly was preparing to report Antony to police in the UK over domestic abuse allegations.
      She had previously filed a complaint against the £85million winger which is currently under ongoing investigation in his native Brazil.
      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by respected sports news site ESPN.
      She says she dated Brazil World Cup ace Antony, also 23, on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
      She claims the first assault came at a nightclub in São Paulo last July when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
      Antony allegedly dragged her out by the arm and hair then pushed her into a car after she ended their romance.
      Gabriela told cops they got back together soon after and she moved with him to Manchester after his transfer to the Red Devils.
      A second alleged attack came at Gabriela’s flat in January.
      The “jealous” star is alleged to have left her needing surgery to fix displaced silicone boob implants.
      Two more alleged assaults followed in England – one witnessed by her friend and Antony’s mother.
      Gabriela also said Antony threatened her after she returned to Brazil last month.
      She has requested “urgent protective measures” against Antony, according to Brazilian media.
      A spokesman for Manchester United said the club does not have any comment.
      The Sun Online has also contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment on the allegations.
      The couple’s romance was first made public last year.
      In July, Gabriela shared on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage.
      The baby boy would have have been named Luca Mateo.
      Antony issued a lengthy denial and vowed to clear his name when the allegations were first made in June.
      He wrote: “To friends, fans, and followers,
      “For your sake, after giving my statement at the police station where the investigation involving my name is being conducted, I would like to speak publicly for the first time since I was falsely accused of assault.
      “I remained silent until this moment so that nothing could interfere with the investigative process, but during all these days my family and I suffered in silence.
      “Even though I was born and raised in a very underprivileged community, I had never been through a situation similar to this one, in which a false accusation of assault generated a prior and unfair public judgement by some people.
      “After the investigation is closed, my innocence will be proven, it being certain that justice will prevail and the damage initially caused to my image will remain in the past.
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      “Thank you for the countless messages of support received during this very difficult time.”

      Gabriela claims her ex-boyfriend ‘wished she was dead’ in a new string of text messagesCredit: Social Media
      The £85million winger vowed to clear his name in a Instagram post to his fansCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd’s decision to drop Mason Greenwood is a relief but more must be done, women’s charities say

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      WOMEN’S charities have welcomed Manchester United’s decision to deny Mason Greenwood a comeback but say more must be done.Campaigners say abuse survivors will feel “relief” on hearing the ex-England striker won’t return to the Premier League club.
      Abuse charities have welcomed Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United exileCredit: Getty
      But they warned football clubs need to be better at dealing with similar cases and allegations about players’ behaviour.
      Women’s Aid have been in talks with United after responding to a statement last Wednesday which suggested Greenwood’s future at Old Trafford was still being considered.
      United today announced they had come to a “collaborative decision” with the 21-year-old forward that he would be moving on.
      But the club did not say whether his £75,000-a-week contract would be terminated or whether he would be put on loan or sold.
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      The player released a statement admitting he had “made mistakes”.
      Greenwood hasn’t played for the first team since being arrested in January last year on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      All charges against him were dropped in February but the footballer remained suspended by United.
      Members of Manchester United Women’s team reportedly raised concerns about Greenwood returning to the training ground.
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      And protests were staged at Old Trafford before United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers last Monday.
      Channel 4’s Countdown co-host and Strictly Come Dancing star Rachel Riley also said last week she would stop supporting United if they allowed Greenwood back.
      Women’s Aid spokeswoman Teresa Parker said: “We know that today’s news from Manchester United that Greenwood will be moving on from club will be a relief.
      “Football is loved by so many people worldwide and players are often idolised by fans, so the way that these alleged abuse cases are treated in clubs has a huge impact on public understanding about what is accepted and tolerated in society.
      “This is an issue that reaches far wider than football, with misogynistic content widely available on social media, so it is important to recognise how widespread harmful attitudes are and address this.”
      ‘FOOTBALL WORLD SHOULD WAKE UP’
      She told how the charity “reached out” to United after last Wednesday’s statement and “since had conversations with the club”.
      She added: “Our approach at Women’s Aid remains the same.
      “We want to work collaboratively with football clubs and organisations to increase understanding and awareness of abuse, as part of our ongoing football campaign.”
      A separate group called Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return posted on X, formerly called Twitter, their support for the decision – but also criticism of the club for leaving it so long.
      They said: “We are relieved that those with lived experiences of abuse, both fans and employees of MUFC, will finally be able to support their team and attend work without being forced to relive their trauma.
      “Survivors, we see you, we are with you.
      “We hope MUFC and the whole football world will wake up to their responsibilities after this shameful incident.
      “Female fans aren’t passive customers. We are real people with real experiences, and we will make hell in defence of the clubs we love, and in defence of each other.”
      And a joint statement by campaign groups The Three Hijabis and the End Violence Against Women Coalition called on the Football Association and the Premier League to act.
      They demanded “mandatory sexual consent training to be provided for all players, managers, coaches and club owners”.
      They said: “Individuals should be held to account for violence against women and girls and this is the right outcome for Manchester United.”
      But they added: “We are clear that this issue is not solely about individual players but the industry that supports them, the clubs they play for, the leagues they compete in and the academies that train them.
      “Football players and the teams they play for have a unique position in shaping the attitudes of boys and men.
      “The need for football institutions to step up and take urgent, transparent responsibility for tackling gender-based violence has never been clearer.”
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      Greenwood’s last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham United, which United won 1-0.
      He was charged in October last year and was due to stand trial in November this year.
      But prosecutors withdrew the case on February 2 after his alleged victim and a dozen more witnesses refused to co-operate.
      United said today they had taken into account the “wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible”.
      The club added: “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material alleged did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged
      “That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.
      “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.”
      Greenwood also released a statement where he insisted he had not done what he was accused of but was “learning to understand my responsibilities as a professional footballer”.
      He added: “I want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst.
      “I was brought up to know that violence or abuse is wrong.
      “I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges.
      “However, I fully accept I made mistakes.”
      He added: “I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch.”
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      Bradford-born Greenwood has scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for United, having joined the club as a six-year-old.
      He was given his England debut by manager Gareth Southgate as a late substitute against Iceland in September 2020, though has not played for the country since.
      Protests about the club’s approach were held outside Old Trafford last MondayCredit: Getty
      Celeb fan Rachel Riley said she’d stop supporting United if Greenwood returned
      Greenwood has not played for United since being suspended in January last yearCredit: AP
      The Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges against the footballer in FebruaryCredit: AFP More

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      Ryan Giggs watches match from the stands in first outing since domestic violence charges dropped

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      STONY-faced Ryan Giggs watches from the stands in his first outing since domestic violence charges against him were dropped.The ex-Wales boss, 49, made a rare public appearance alongside girlfriend Zara Charles as Salford City drew 2-2 with West Brom in a pre-season friendly.
      A stony-face Ryan Giggs watches Salford City draw 2-2 with West Brom in a pre-season friendlyCredit: Rex
      Charges against Giggs were dropped because the victim ‘indicated an unwillingness’ to continueCredit: EPA
      Prosecutors abandoned the star’s retrial after the alleged victim – Giggs’ ex-partner Kate Greville – “indicated an unwillingness” to continue.
      Jurors previously failed to reach a verdict over the allegations last August.
      Giggs is said to be plotting a remarkable football comeback over “unfinished business” with the game.
      A source said: “The last three years his life has been put on hold, but he’s a huge football man.
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      “He’s been found not guilty and wants to get back into the game. He’s football through and through.”
      The one-time Man United manager quit his job as Wales coach last year in the wake of the allegations.
      Giggs is a co-owner of League Two outfit Salford alongside ex-United stars David Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville & Paul Scholes.
      Giggs, 48, was accused of assaulting Kate Greville at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
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      He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period. More