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ANTONY has issued a full statement as he confirmed he will not be returning to train with Manchester United.<\/p>\n

The \u00a385million winger has been given a leave of absence by the club as he faces allegations of domestic abuse from three women.<\/p>\n


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United confirmed today that Antony will not be returning to train with the squad "until further notice".<\/p>\n

His ex Gabriela Cavallin\u00a0led calls for the \u00a385million player to be dropped from the squad in an\u00a0exclusive interview today\u00a0with The Sun on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Antony strongly denies all allegations against him.<\/p>\n

In a statement released on his Instagram, Antony said: "I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sources insist he has not been suspended and will remain on full pay during his time away from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

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They believe the move reflects how seriously the club are taking the allegations and they will continue to review the situation.<\/p>\n

He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paolo \u2013 and was axed from the\u00a0Brazil\u00a0national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.<\/p>\n

United\u2019s\u00a0players who were not involved in the internationals were due to return to Carrington on Monday.<\/p>\n

Gabriella, a model and DJ, today urged Old Trafford bosses to ban Antony from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.<\/p>\n

She told The Sun on Sunday: \u201cAntony needs to be taken off the pitch.<\/p>\n

"It\u2019s disappointing he\u2019s still allowed to play while there\u2019s an investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him?<\/p>\n

"They can\u2019t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gabriela, 22,\u00a0demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.<\/p>\n

It has been reported in\u00a0Brazil\u00a0that\u00a0Gabriela\u00a0has told\u00a0police\u00a0that \u00a3150,000-a-week\u00a0Antony assaulted her four times.<\/p>\n

In tears, Gabriela told us: \u201cWhy did it take United three months?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two more women have made similar claims\u00a0against the winger.<\/p>\n

Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a\u00a0Sao Paulo\u00a0nightclub.<\/p>\n

Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.<\/p>\n

Antony denies all these claims. <\/p>\n

Leading charity Women's Aid – which supports victims of domestic abuse – welcomed the decision by Utd.<\/p>\n

"At Women\u2019s 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," they said.<\/p>\n

"Safeguarding must always be the priority."<\/p>\n

In a statement, Man Utd said: "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony.<\/p>\n

"Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday.<\/p>\n

"However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations.<\/p>\n

"As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse.<\/p>\n

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"We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n

How you can get help<\/h3>\n

Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:<\/p>\n