Cops probe Man Utd star Antony after ex Gabriela Cavallin shares ‘I hope you die’ texts & injury pics
COPS have launched a probe into Man Utd star Antony after his ex-girlfriend revealed disturbing texts amid allegations of abuse.
The United winger, 23, who was bought for £85m last year, has been accused of assaulting Gabriela Cavallin.
Antony has strongly denied the allegations and vowed to clear his name.
He posted on Sunday: "Out of respect for my fans, friends and family I feel obligated to speak publicly about the false accusations I have been a victim of.
"I come to deny the accusations made and inform that I remain at the full disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify what is needed.
"I trust the ongoing police investigations will reveal the truth about my innocence."
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It came after Gabriela shared texts allegedly sent from the footballer saying "I hope you die".
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed it is aware of the accusations against the Brazilian international footballer.
The force said in a statement: "Greater Manchester Police is aware of the allegations made and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this report.
"We will not be commenting any further at this time."
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Police in Sao Paulo, Brazil opened inquiries in June when Cavallin filed a report alleging "domestic violence, threat and bodily injury".
The alleged victim is also reported to have filed a separate complaint to GMP.
Antony posted an online response denying what he called "false" allegations while offering to co-operate with any investigations.
He insisted the ongoing inquiries would ";reveal the truth about my innocence".
Cavallin's fresh claims were first published by Brazilian outlet , one of the South American country's largest news providers.
She also shared two new images showing injuries on her head and fingers, claiming to be a result of Antony's alleged attacks.
She alleges her finger was cut to the bone and that the footballer attacked her while she was pregnant.
In a new string of undated WhatsApp messages, the DJ and influencer, 23, claims Antony wished she was dead and told her "go f*** yourself" after she allegedly refused to reply to his messages and calls.
"It's over between me and you," Antony reportedly wrote. "I hope you die and go f*** yourself.
"You're disgusting you even left WhatsApp and turned off your internet."
The texts go on to read that Antony, also 23, allegedly called Gabriela "deceitful" and urged her to pick up his phone calls.
"You've been deceitful," the Brazil winger reportedly wrote.
"You did that with all the guys that you came across with in your life.
"Pick up the phone if you're woman enough."
A second screenshot from Gabriela's mobile phone exposes the Man United star's allegedly "unforgivable" actions.
Antony allegedly replied: "I understand, just take care of yourselves okay? That's all I ask of you."
Gabriela, who has nearly 500,000 Instagram followers, replied: "You tried scaring the life out of me speeding in your car and playing the steering wheel.
"So don't tell me to take care of myself now."
The shocking allegations come weeks after Gabriela was allegedly preparing to report Antony to police in the UK over domestic abuse allegations.
She had previously filed a complaint against the player which is currently under ongoing investigation in his native Brazil.
A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report .
She says she dated Brazil World Cup ace Antony, also 23, on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
She claims the first assault came at a nightclub in São Paulo last July when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
Antony allegedly dragged her out by the arm and hair then pushed her into a car after she ended their romance.
Gabriela told cops they got back together soon after and she moved with him to Manchester after his transfer to the Red Devils.
A second alleged attack came at Gabriela's flat in January.
The "jealous" star is alleged to have left her needing surgery to fix displaced silicone boob implants.
Two more alleged assaults followed in England - one witnessed by her friend and Antony's mother.
Gabriela also said Antony threatened her after she returned to Brazil last month.
She has requested "urgent protective measures" against Antony, according to Brazilian media.
A spokesman for Manchester United said the club did not have any comment.
The couple's romance was first made public last year.
In July, Gabriela shared on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage.
The baby boy would have have been named Luca Mateo.
Antony issued a lengthy denial and vowed to clear his name when the allegations were first made in June.
He had written: "To friends, fans, and followers,
"For your sake, after giving my statement at the police station where the investigation involving my name is being conducted, I would like to speak publicly for the first time since I was falsely accused of assault.
"I remained silent until this moment so that nothing could interfere with the investigative process, but during all these days my family and I suffered in silence.
"Even though I was born and raised in a very underprivileged community, I had never been through a situation similar to this one, in which a false accusation of assault generated a prior and unfair public judgement by some people.
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"After the investigation is closed, my innocence will be proven, it being certain that justice will prevail and the damage initially caused to my image will remain in the past.
"Thank you for the countless messages of support received during this very difficult time."
How you can get help
Women'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 dialing “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 – [email protected].
Women’s Aid provides a - 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.