Brazilian Police Drop Investigation into Antony

The Sao Paulo civil police have officially closed their investigation into allegations of violence against Manchester United winger Antony, as confirmed by his legal representative. The police stated that the case was closed "without indictment," following Antony's voluntary interview with authorities last June. The 24-year-old footballer has consistently denied the allegations made against him, which include accusations from his former partner Gabriela Cavallin and a second woman, Ingrid Lana. Cavallin's claims were investigated by Greater Manchester Police (GMP), which is still conducting its own inquiry into the matter. While the specific details of the allegations investigated by GMP remain undisclosed, Antony has publicly asserted his innocence during an interview on Brazilian television last September. His legal team expressed confidence that the sealed investigations would ultimately prove his innocence. In light of the ongoing investigations, Manchester United granted Antony a leave of absence last September. He stated his commitment to cooperating fully with the police to clarify the situation and emphasized his desire to address the allegations against him. Lana, a banker, has alleged that an incident occurred at Antony's home in Manchester in October 2022, where she claimed he "pushed me against the wall, and I hit my head." As the situation develops, Antony's legal representatives remain optimistic about the outcome of the investigations, while the footballer continues to focus on clearing his name.