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      I could’ve DIED in attack by Man Utd star Antony… but his aide begged me to help with cover-up, says ‘abuse’ accuser

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      A BRAZILIAN banker claimed she could have died after Manchester United star Antony allegedly assaulted her. It comes after the £85million winger strongly denied the “false allegations” of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
      Banker Ingrid Lana has accused Antony of physical violenceCredit: Instagram
      The 33-year-old claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony’s home in ManchesterCredit: Instagram
      Man United are ‘taking seriously’ allegations made against AntonyCredit: PA
      Ingrid Lana, 33, has now also accused the World Cup ace of physical violence.
      She claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony’s Manchester home last October.
      In an interview with Record, which aired on Sunday, Ingrid alleged the 23-year-old footballer tried to have “sexual relations” with her and “pushed her” against a wall when she refused.
      Antony, who has not been arrested or charged but is facing separate police investigations in the UK and Brazil, responded to the claims by sharing private WhatsApp messages between the two of them.
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      Ingrid hit back and accused “desperate” Antony of fabricating the messages.
      She also claimed the alleged assault could have killed her.
      “It was a little push but it could have made you hit your head, hit the back of your head and die,” Ingrid said.
      After speaking out, she also claimed one of Antony’s aides called her “begging her to stay on his side” and tried “to convince her Gabriela was lying”.
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      In a series of Instagram stories, she said: “Let him continue with his lies.
      “He has deep pockets and is going to manipulate things, because he’s afraid and desperate.
      “I would never lie about something so serious, especially knowing that he has deeper pockets than I do.
      “I’m on the side of women. After seeing the photos Gabriela posted, I decided to change sides because I saw Antony was lying.”
      She added: “I am not looking for fame, I’m not after income or a place in Big Brother.
      “My true goal is to fight in favour of women and the truth.”
      Rayssa de Freitas is the third alleged victim to come forward against the Premier League ace.
      A police report from May last year, which has been made public, describes alleged violent behaviour from the Man United player and internet personality Mallu Ohana.
      Rayssa describes an alleged incident when she and Mallu – Brazil player Dudu’s ex-wife – got into the backseat of Antony’s Land Rover after a night out in São Paulo, Brazil.
      She claimed Antony was behind the wheel, and his hairdresser Rafa Contes, was also in the car.
      The influencer reportedly told cops in Brazil that she ended up falling out with Mallu because she didn’t want to “continue the fun” with the rest of them.
      Rayssa claimed the argument turned violent and she was attacked by Mallu and Antony.
      She alleged she opened the car’s back door and fled after Antony stopped at a traffic light.
      The police report claimed that a motorcyclist driving behind the Land Rover reportedly witnessed the alleged attack and wrote down Antony’s licence plate.
      As soon as Rayssa got out of the car, the motorcyclist claimed Antony sped off to an unknown destination.
      The law student was then reportedly hospitalised.
      Following the latest accusation, Antony’s representatives issued a statement blasting the allegations as “unfounded”.
      The statement, issued to news outlet F5, reads: “The player Antony Matheus dos Santos has been the target of unfounded accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
      “Antony, through his defenders, has been closely following the police investigations within the scope of the ongoing inquiry at the 5th Police Station for the Defense of Women and trusts in the seriousness of the work of the police authority.
      “The investigation is being carried out in judicial secrecy, with no further comments on its content.
      “In respect for the principle of presumption of innocence, sober, impartial, cautious and professional treatment is expected from the media and the Civil Police, Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Judiciary act with impartiality and with respect for the right to defence.
      “Antony will remain at the disposal of the police authorities, trusting that, in the end, the truth will prevail with the recognition of his innocence.”
      The fresh accusations come hours after Man United strongly denied claims it covered up Antony’s assault allegations by Cavallin.
      Sao Paulo Civil Police are investigating the allegations of assault alongside Greater Manchester Police.
      Cavallin accused the Brazilian star, who has been axed from the national squad, of physical aggression towards her on a number of occasions in bombshell claims.
      But the Old Trafford outfit described any suggestion of a cover-up as “categorically false” on Wednesday.
      A Manchester United spokesman told The Sun Online: “Any suggestion that the club covered-up these allegations is categorically false.”
      On Monday, amid further claims, Antony said he “trusts ongoing police investigations” to reveal the “truth about my innocence”.
      The star volunteered himself for interview in June.
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      Antony accuser Ingrid Lana brands Man Utd star ‘liar’ after he shares private WhatsApp messages on Instagram

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      ANTONY has been branded a “liar” by a banker who has come forward with fresh allegations against the Manchester United star. It comes after the £85million winger issued a statement strongly denying the “false allegations” of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. 
      Banker Ingrid Lana has accused Antony of physical violenceCredit: Instagram
      The 33-year-old claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony’s home in Manchester last OctoberCredit: Instagram
      Man United are ‘taking seriously’ allegations made against AntonyCredit: PA
      Banker Ingrid Lana has now also accused the World Cup ace of physical violence.
      The 33-year-old claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony’s home in Manchester last October.
      In an interview with Record, which aired on Sunday, Ingrid claimed Antony “tried having [sexual] relations” with her.
      “He pushed me against a wall when I refused, and I hit my head,” she alleged.
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      The banker claimed she never had a relationship with Antony – but found his behaviour “strange”.
      “I was there strictly for business. He invited me and upon my arrival I discovered he had second intentions. I was never anyone’s mistress,” Ingrid said.
      Responding to the interview, Antony shared his private WhatsApp messages between the two of them.
      But Ingrid hit back and accused the “desperate” Man United star of lying and fabricating the texts.
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      She said: “Are you desperate? It just shows how much of a liar you are and how you don’t respect women, regardless of whether you flirt with a woman.
      “He shared conversations between us as friends… including explicit conversations that don’t even sound like me, because he’s desperate.
      “I saw these images and how he has modified them.
      “I don’t know what he wants to achieve by doing this. I don’t know if he’s desperate because of his fans.
      “All I know is that the truth always comes out.”
      Addressing Antony in a video on Instagram, she said: “I feel sorry for you.
      “You’re embarrassing yourself.”
      She added: “It was never my intention to jeopardise him or his career.”
      Rayssa de Freitas is the third alleged victim to come forward against the Premier League ace.
      A police report from May last year, which has been made public, describes alleged violent behaviour from the Man United player and internet personality Mallu Ohana.
      Rayssa describes an alleged incident when she and Mallu –  Brazil player Dudu’s ex-wife – got into the backseat of Antony’s Land Rover after a night out in São Paulo, Brazil.
      She claimed Antony was behind the wheel, and his hairdresser Rafa Contes, was also in the car.
      The influencer reportedly told cops in Brazil that she ended up falling out with Mallu because she didn’t want to “continue the fun” with the rest of them.
      Rayssa claimed the argument turned violent and she was attacked by Mallu and Antony.
      She alleged she opened the car’s back door and fled after Antony stopped at a traffic light.
      The police report claimed that a motorcyclist driving behind the Land Rover reportedly witnessed the alleged attack and wrote down Antony’s licence plate.
      As soon as Rayssa got out of the car, the motorcyclist claimed Antony sped off to an unknown destination.
      The law student was then hospitalised, the Brazilian newspaper reports.
      Following the latest accusations, Antony’s representatives issued another statement blasting the allegation as “unfounded”.
      The statement, issued to news outlet F5, reads: “The player Antony Matheus dos Santos has been the target of unfounded accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
      “Antony, through his defenders, has been closely following the police investigations within the scope of the ongoing inquiry at the 5th Police Station for the Defense of Women and trusts in the seriousness of the work of the police authority.
      “The investigation is being carried out in judicial secrecy, with no further comments on its content.
      “In respect for the principle of presumption of innocence, sober, impartial, cautious and professional treatment is expected from the media and the Civil Police, Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Judiciary act with impartiality and with respect for the right to defence.
      “Antony will remain at the disposal of the police authorities, trusting that, in the end, the truth will prevail with the recognition of his innocence.”
      The fresh accusations come hours after Man United strongly denied claims it covered up Antony’s assault allegations by Gabriela Cavallin.
      Sao Paulo Civil Police are investigating the allegations of assault alongside Greater Manchester Police.
      Cavallin accused the Brazilian star, who has been axed from the national squad, of physical aggression towards her on a number of occasions in bombshell claims.
      But the Old Trafford outfit described any suggestion of a cover-up as “categorically false” on Wednesday.
      A Manchester United spokesman told The Sun Online: “Any suggestion that the club covered-up these allegations is categorically false.”
      On Monday, amid further claims, Antony said he “trusts ongoing police investigations” to reveal the “truth about my innocence”.
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      The star volunteered himself for interview in June.
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      Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin shares statement after Man Utd say he won’t return to training ‘until further notice’

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      GABRIELA Cavallin has released a statement just hours after Manchester United announced that her ex Antony won’t return to training anytime soon. The £85million winger is currently being investigated by cops in both Manchester and Sao Paulo – and was axed from the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.
      Gabriela Cavallin posted a statement by her lawyers on InstagramCredit: The Sun
      Her statement came just hours after Antony announced he won’t be returning to training with Man UtdCredit: PA
      He strongly denies all allegations against him and vowed to clear his name in a new statement released by the club.
      The DJ and influencer, 22, shared a statement by her lawyers on her Instagram stories hours after Manchester United announced Antony’s indefinite leave of absence.
      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 in the serious and competent investigation of the Civil Police of Sao Paulo, and equally of the Police of Manchester/UK, and hopes that, once completed, the aggressor will be prosecuted and punished for the crimes he committed.”
      United’s players who were not involved in the internationals were due to return to Carrington on Monday – but Antony has been granted an indefinite leave of absence.
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      Club sources insist he has not been suspended and will remain on full pay during his time away from Old Trafford.
      They believe the move reflects how seriously the club are taking the allegations and they will continue to review the situation.
      Cavallin led calls for the £85million player to be dropped from the squad in an exclusive interview today with The Sun on Sunday.
      The club had been facing increasing pressure to take action on Antony, especially after the controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood.
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      In a statement, Antony said: “I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.
      “This was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.
      “I want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth.
      “I look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.”
      Gabriela said she trusts the investigations on both sides of the AtlanticCredit: Instagram
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      Man Utd must drop ‘abuser’ Antony just like Mason Greenwood, says star’s ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      THE woman at the centre of the new Manchester United abuse allegations says accused star Antony should be axed.Model Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of the £85million winger, urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      Gabriela Cavallin told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disgusting he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation’Credit: Instagram
      Brazilian Antony in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Gabriela claimed Antony threw a glass at her in May, injuring her fingerCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Her revelations come after Brazilian Antony, 23, gave a tearful TV interview in his home country on Friday denying the claims and vowing to clear his name.
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
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      The club is already reeling from criticism over the way it handled abuse allegations against Mason Greenwood.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
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      And she claimed he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
      Antony, who has made 31 appearances for United since the alleged incidents, has denied all wrongdoing.
      For legal reasons, Gabriela has been careful not to speak about the allegations themselves in our interview as there is a police investigation.
      She first filed a complaint in Brazil in June.
      Last Monday — after the allegations were reported by Brazilian media — Antony was dropped from the national squad.
      Two days later United issued a statement insisting they were taking the matter seriously but would not act during the police inquiry.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      United suspended striker Greenwood, 21, when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault last year.
      All charges against him were later dropped and he has been loaned to Spanish club Getafe.
      Antony insisted in his Brazilian TV interview: “I know the truth and it will come out.”
      He also spoke out against domestic violence and insisted he would never harm a woman.
      He said: “I’m 100 per cent sure I’ve never touched a woman, and I’ll come up with the evidence. People will see the truth.
      “I have never assaulted and I will never assault.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      United said yesterday: “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.”
      Gabriela says Antony hurt her fingers in an alleged attackCredit: instagram
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The SunCredit: The Sun
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      I’m a Premier League winner – I was jailed on the night before my record transfer and feared move would be cancelled

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      CHRIS SUTTON was once the most expensive Premier League signing in history – but he almost scuppered the deal after being arrested. The former England international was on the brink of joining Blackburn from Norwich in 1994.
      Chris Sutton joined Blackburn for £5mCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And to celebrate the deal, Sutton went out for some farewell drink with his team-mates.
      But after one too many led to a drunken crash, Sutton found himself nicked and fearing his dream transfer would collapse.
      He told FourFourTwo: “I’d gone out for a drink with Bryan Gunn and a few of the others, and ended up driving into this convertible car.
      “I bent the indicator of it a bit and got arrested – banged up.
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      “I was worried about the move collapsing and Kenny Dalglish pulling the plug on the deal.”
      Thankfully for Sutton, he was released and the next day he joined Dalglish’s Blackburn for a then-record £5m deal.
      And he joked the only man he feared more than his former manager was his dad Mike.
      He joked: Worse than that, though, I was thinking: ‘My dad is going to mad’… And he did.”
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      Sutton went on to help Blackburn lift the title in his first season, scoring 15 goals alongside Alan Shearer.
      But just four years later, the club suffered a sad decline and were relegated in 1999.
      Sutton would subsequently leave for Chelsea while Shearer had already joined boyhood club Newcastle two seasons earlier.
      The forward retired in 2007 after an eye injury but in 2012 he came on as a sub for his one and only game for non-league side Wroxham.
      Sutton had a brief managerial run with Lincoln City for one season in 2009 and has since worked in punditry.
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      Former England international footballer Ashley Cole banned from the road and fined £3k over string of driving offences

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      FORMER England international footballer Ashley Cole has been banned from the road and fined £3,000 over a string of driving offences.The star pleaded guilty to two speeding charges and one count of failing to provide information about a driver.
      He pleaded guilty to three driving offencesCredit: Getty
      A judge at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court fined Cole £3,340 and banned him from driving for six months.
      Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cole was not present at court, with his guilty pleas entered through his lawyers.
      District Judge Timothy Bosworth said “bearing in mind his means” it was fitting that Cole paid the maximum fine of £1,000 for each offence.
      Cole had faced two other charges of failing to provide information about a driver – but they were dismissed after the prosecution formally offered no evidence.
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      Prosecutor Vincent Yip said that on March 11 last year Cole drove his Mercedes at 40mph down Leeds Street in Liverpool, which has a 30mph speed limit.
      On January 11 this year he drove a different Mercedes at 41mph down Garston Way, which has the same limit.
      Cole also failed to respond to a notice asking who was driving speeding car registered to him which went past a camera on December 11 last year.
      The judge said that Cole, currently the assistant manager of the England under-21 side, already had three points on his licence – with the new offences “totting up” more than 12 points.
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      DJ Bosworth said: “As Mr Cole’s lawyers indicate, he is well aware of this – and does not seek to put forward any reasons why he should not be disqualified and being disqualified in absence.”
      He added that there was no requirement for Cole to attend proceedings – and that “no criticism attaches to him not being here today”. More

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      Police hunting for missing former Bundesliga player and manager as family beg public to help find him

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      THE FAMILY of ex-Bundesliga footballer Uwe Klimaschefski have put out an urgent appeal to the police and public to help find him.Klimaschefski, 84, was reported to be missing since 5pm on September 7.
      Uwe Klimaschefski’s family have put out an appeal to the police and public after he went missingCredit: Picture Alliance / Nordphoto
      Klimaschefski played for a host of top German clubs in the 1950s and 60sCredit: Getty
      An appeal from his daughters Martina and Heike Klimaschefski on Facebook said: “Uwe Klimaschefski has been missing since September 7th at 5pm. 
      “He drove his car from Homburg to Berlin. 
      “Approached a passer-by there around 5pm to make a phone call. Since then there has been no trace.”
      Klimaschefski is said to be “urgently dependent on medication.”
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      The statement on Heike’s page continued: “If anyone sees him, please notify the Berlin police, me or my sister Martina Klimaschefski.
      “The Berlin police have received a missing person report.”
      The former forward enjoyed a playing career across a number of top German clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin across the 1950s and 60s.
      He later went on to become a coach for the likes of FC Homburg, Mainz, Hertha and 1860 Munich.
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      Klimaschefski was diagnosed with severe diabetes shortly before his 80th birthday.
      At the time he told BILD he “cheated death” after it was revealed he had a blood sugar level of 1100, with the normal level being between 110 and 140.
      He added: “They said I should actually be dead. I didn’t actually plan on setting the world record there.” More

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      Man jailed for attacking Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at Leeds match

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      A LEEDS fan has been jailed for attacking Newcastle manager Eddie Howe when he invaded the pitch during a match.David Derbyshire, 35, stormed the Newcastle dug-out at Elland Road in May this year.
      David Derbyshire shoved Eddie Howe in the dug-out
      He was later dragged away by stewardsCredit: Reuters
      The football fan rowed with Howe before shoving him in the arm during the injury time attack.
      He was then dragged away by staff at the Leeds ground as the drama was watched by thousands on BT Sport.
      After he was arrested, Derbyshire told cops: “I went on the pitch, I went on the pitch, I am a d**k.”
      He has now been jailed for 12 weeks and slapped with a six-year football banning order.
      Leeds Magistrates’ Court was previously told Derbyshire has been served with a lifetime ban from Elland Road.
      Following the assault, Howe said: “He confronted me, said something that I can’t repeat and was then led away.
      “I’m OK. Moments like that do make you think about the safety of staff and players is paramount for me at any matches in the Premier League and Football League. We need to be mindful, security is so important.
      “I don’t know if I had time to be fearful because it was over in a flash but it certainly makes you think ‘what if’ and I think it is moments like this that should make people look and analyse how we can improve safety for staff and players.
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      “No one should have to face that, playing a sport we love and trying to entertain the country, no one should feel like their own personal safety is violated. It is something for us to reflect on.”
      More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
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