Brazil dropped Manchester United winger Antony from its squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Brazilian media on Monday published details of alleged domestic abuse against his ex-girlfriend.
The Brazilian soccer confederation said Antony will not be part of the team for games against Bolivia and Peru “due to the facts that became public on Monday.”
Brazilian media published alleged exchanges between the two, in which the player appears to threaten and intimidate the woman on several occasions. Sao Paulo police confirmed to The Associated Press that an investigation is ongoing, but did not provide details. He said his relationship with the woman had been “tumultuous” but that he never physically attacked her.
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