Manchester United and Brazil face calls to drop Antony after assault allegations

04-Sep-2023 20:46:12 | The Guardian

Antony accused by ex-girlfriend of threats to kill her
Winger says he is ‘innocent of the accusations’

The Brazilian Football Confederation and Manchester United are facing calls to axe the £84m forward Antony after the player’s ex-girlfriend made serious allegations against him of physical assault, including that he threatened to kill her and attacked her with a glass.

The Brazilian website UOL reported the accusations – which Antony called “false” – on Monday, a fortnight after Mason Greenwood was forced to leave Manchester United despite rape charges against him being dropped and as Brazil’s Seleção prepared for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru. Antony is one of seven forwards in Brazil’s squad.