Gabriella Cavallin, the former girlfriend of Antony has come forward with accusations of domestic violence against the striker, according to reports in Brazil.
However, the 23-year-old broke his silence on Wednesday and spoke publicly for the first time about the allegations: "I stayed silent until this moment so that nothing could interfere with the investigation process, but during all these days my family and I suffered in silence.
"Despite being born and raised in a very needy community, I have never been through a situation similar to this, in which a false assault charge resulted in a preliminary and unfair public judgement on the part of some," he wrote on Instagram.
"After the closure of the investigation, my innocence will certainly be proven and justice will prevail. The damage initially caused to my image will be in the past. Thank you for the countless messages of support received at this very difficult time."
June 28, 2023