Brazil drop Antony over ex-girlfriend assault claim

Antony, 23, on Monday denied physically assaulting ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin in a statement on Instagram, stating he was the "victim of false accusations."

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Manchester United midfielder #21 Antony (L) runs at Arsenal's defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes. AFP photo
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Manchester United winger Antony was dropped from Brazil's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying games on Monday following allegations of assault made against him by an ex-girlfriend.

The Brazilian Football Confederation

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