BRAZIL DROPS ANTONY FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Five-time World Cup champions BRAZIL have dropped Manchester United winger Antony following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend.

The Brazilian Football Federation said the 23-year-old had been withdrawn from the squad after facts became public that need to be investigated.

Brazilian news outlet UOL published allegations made by Antony’s ex-partner yesterday and Police in SAO Paulo and Greater Manchester are investigating the claims, which the player has denied.

Antony is accused of attacking his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallini with a head-butt in a Manchester hotel room on 15 January, leaving her with a cut head that needed treatment from a doctor.

Cavallini also alleges she was punched in the chest, causing damage to a silicone breast implant, which required corrective surgery.