![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-utd-fan-rachel-riley-shares-statement-over-antony-decision/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-taken-open-instagram-page-838514531-1.jpg&description=RILEY REACTS Published : 14:06, 10 Sep 2023 Updated : 14:14, 10 Sep 2023 MANCHESTER United fan Rachel Riley has shared a statement over the club's decision on Antony. The £85 million winger has been granted a "leave of absence" from the club as he faces allegations of domestic violence from three women, including his ex Gabriela Cavallin. 5 Man Utd fan Rachel Riley has taken a stand against her club 5 Antony has denied all allegations of attacking ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin Credit: PA 5 Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: 'Antony needs to be taken off the pitch.' Credit: Instagram The presenter, 37, took to social media after the club announced the decision for Antony not to return. He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paolo – and was axed from the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month. Gabriela led calls for the £85million player to be dropped from the squad in an exclusive interview today with The Sun on Sunday. Riley shared the news, along with a statement from the victims' charity Women's Aid. Her intervention comes after she was also outspoken against United reintegrating Greenwood into the squad before his move to Getafe . And earlier this week she called the allegations against Antony "heinous" and called for change at the club. Antony strongly denies all allegations against him. Countdown star Riley shared the Women's Aid statement with her nearly 700,000 followers on X. "At Women's Aid we welcome the decision that following serious allegations of domestic abuse and violence against women, Antony will not be returning to training or games for [Manchester United] until further notice, as this situation is addressed," it said. "Safeguarding must always be the priority." Manchester United announced on Sunday afternoon that Antony will not return to the club by a mutual decision. United's players who were not involved in the internationals were due to return to Carrington on Monday – but Antony has){kind=link}
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MANCHESTER United fan Rachel Riley has shared a statement over the club’s decision on Antony.
The £85 million winger has been granted a “leave of absence” from the club as he faces allegations of domestic violence from three women, including his ex Gabriela Cavallin.
The presenter, 37, took to social media after the club announced the decision for Antony not to return.
He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paolo – and was axed from the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.