Brazilian and Greater Manchester Police issue updates on year-long investigation into Manchester United star

Former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin claimed in an interview she had been the victim of several attacks from the Old Trafford star - including in Manchester - with pictures and screenshots of messages posted online. 

Now, according to Globo.com, Sao Paulo Civil Police have said there is no evidence of wrongdoing at their end and have concluded their inquiries. Greater Manchester Police have however told Manchester World that their investigation is “ongoing”.

The allegations led to the £85million winger taking “a period of absence” from Old Trafford and being dropped from the Brazil squad. He appeared in the media and made statements on social media maintaining his innocence. 

Antony posted on Instagram at the time: “Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations I have been the victim of.

“From the beginning I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications before the police authority. The police investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.

“However, I can calmly state that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and the other evidence that will be produced demonstrate that I am innocent of the accusations made. My relationship with Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression.

“At each moment, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations. Therefore, I come to vehemently deny the accusations made and inform you that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify whatever is necessary.

“I trust that the ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence.”

In dropping the forward for their squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru, Brazil said: “Due to the facts that became public this Monday, involving striker Antony, from Manchester United, and which need to be investigated, and in order to preserve the alleged victim, the player, the Brazilian team and the CBF, the entity informs that the athlete has been withdrawn from the Brazilian team."