Manchester United player is withdrawn from the Brazilian national team after messages and audios of threats and aggression were released by an ex-girlfriend; Gabriel Jesus is summoned instead
The striker of Manchester United, Antonywas cut from the squad called up by the Brazilian Team to play in games against Bolivia and the Peruvalid by 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The decision was made by the coach Fernando Diniz and for CBF this Monday, the 4th, after the disclosure of messages with threats from the athlete to his ex-girlfriend, the DJ and influencer, Gabriela Cavallinwho denounced him for physical aggression.
For the place left by the athlete, the striker of the Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus, was called. The player was already pre-selected from a list of 36 players that had been sent to FIFA.
Antony was already under police investigation when he was summoned. However, the content of Gabriela’s allegations were not yet public. In a note, the CBF informed that the player’s cut happened “due to the facts that came to light this Monday (09/04), and which need to be investigated, and in order to preserve the alleged victim”.
Source: sportbuzz
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