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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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      Man Utd star Antony accused by two more women of physical violence as cops probe ex-girlfriend’s ‘abuse’ claims

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      MANCHESTER United star Antony has been hit by fresh accusations of assault by two more women.It comes after the £85million winger issued a statement strongly denying the “false allegations” of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. 
      Antony strongly denied the ‘false allegations’ of assaulting his ex-girlfriendCredit: Rex
      Gabriela Cavallin has accused her ex Antony of domestic violenceCredit: Instagram
      Rayssa de Freitas filed a report to cops in BrazilCredit: Jornal Extra
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas and banker Ingrid Lana have now also accused the World Cup ace of physical attacks, Brazilian outlets Jornal Extra and Record report.
      A police report from May 2022 by Rayssa, 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.
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      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.
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      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.
      Ingrid Lana is the third alleged victim to come forward against the Premier League ace.
      The 33-year-old banker has accused Antony of physical violence in an interview with Record, set to be aired on Sunday.
      “He tried having [sexual] relations with me, but pushed me against a wall when I refused, and I hit my head,” Ingrid alleged to Record.
      Ingrid claims the alleged attack took place at Antony’s home in Manchester last October.
      In the unseen interview, the banker claims 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.
      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”.
      The star volunteered himself for interview in June.
      Meanwhile, United has also said it will co-operate with any police inquiries.
      Cavallin says she dated Brazil World Cup ace Antony, on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by respected sports news site ESPN.
      One of these claims allegedly occurred at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester on January 15.
      Cavallin claims United dispatched a senior player support officer to the hotel that night.
      But according to Brazilian media, United confirmed a member of staff arranged for a private doctor to visit Cavallin at Antony’s request.
      However, the club denied that she was treated by any of the club’s medical staff.
      Reports in Brazil said Utd made a statement: “It’s understood to be common for United’s welfare team to arrange for doctors to see partners and family members of players.
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      “The club insist that it was not aware of any of the allegations of assault against Antony until they appeared in the Brazilian media in June.”
      United has been advised to proceed cautiously on the basis that police investigations are ongoing in both the UK and Brazil.
      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.

      Gabriela claims her injuries were a result of Antony’s alleged aggressionCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Antony said he ‘trusts ongoing police investigations’ to ‘reveal the truth’Credit: Instagram
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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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      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