Gabriela Cavallin has urged Manchester United to take action regarding Antony’s presence in the squad amid allegations of domestic violence made by her and two other women.
The ex-girlfriend of the Brazilian winger has expressed disappointment in United’s slow response to the accusations, which reportedly involve multiple incidents between June 2022 and May 2023.
She is calling for the club to suspend Antony from playing.
In a recent interview with the Brazilian website UOL, the DJ and model detailed various alleged incidents where her former partner had reportedly headbutted her, thrown a glass at her, and threatened to push her out of a moving vehicle.
Antony has vehemently denied all these allegations, maintaining his innocence in a recent TV interview.
In light of these developments, two other women, Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana, have also come forward with assault accusations against Antony.
Consequently, both Greater Manchester Police and Sao Paulo Police have initiated investigations into the matter.
Gabriela Cavallin has now appealed to Manchester United to consider barring the 23-year-old from playing while the police inquiries are ongoing, as stated in an interview with The Sun.
“Antony needs to be taken off the pitch,” said Cavallin. “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.”
The DJ’s comments pile further pressure on United, which faced significant criticism for their handling of the recent Mason Greenwood case.
One source told GOAL that the club has been advised to tread cautiously due to the current police inquiries, but many people will be looking for decisive action from United, whose indecision over the 21-year-old forward raised huge concerns.
Cavallin is worried the same mistakes are being repeated with Antony.
“Why did it take United three months?” the 22-year-old continued. “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.”
United issued an official statement on the matter earlier this week.