Antony has reportedly had his domestic abuse probe dropped by Brazilian police following a lack of evidence.
The Manchester United winger was accused by his ex-girlfriend Gabrielan Cavallin of ‘domestic violence, threat and bodily injury’ last year.
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Former Ajax winger Antony immediately denied the accusations, which saw Cavallin file police reports in her native Brazil and in England.
Two more women later come forward to make similar allegations, although one subsequently dropped her case.
It led Antony to give a tearful interview on live TV where he stressed that there was no truth in the accusations.
Antony, who spoke to Greater Manchester Police to discuss the allegations, took a ‘period of absence’ during the start of last season.
His special leave saw him miss three Premier League matches of the 2023/24 campaign.
But according to Brazilian news outlet Globo.com, he has now been cleared after police found insufficient evidence regarding any wrongdoing.
Following the year-long investigation, the Public Security Secretariat told Brazilian media: “The case was processed under confidentiality.
“More information should be requested from the courts.”
A separate investigation by Greater Manchester Police remains ongoing.
How to contact for help
Women’s Aid
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 live chat service – 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
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