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

Posted Monday, September 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.