Manchester United’s Antony Santos is confident of triumphantly coming out of his predicament
By Daily Tab24. Updated: Sep13, 2023.
Footballers have short career, as much as they are fragile to allegations, especially that of sexual assault that has dominated football space for a long time. It doesn’t necessary demand ‘being found guilty’ to be affected. As soon as the allegation is made; a player goes on suspension until the outcome of the investigation on the allegation is determined.
Manchester City Mendy is one of the victims of allegation of sexual assault, his career at Manchester City crashed immediately allegation was brought against him. He was suspended by his club and later had his contract terminated, including spending time in jail until he was discharged and acquitted.
Within the time of the allegation and investigation, the career of the left back had come to an end at Manchester City. It comes with a cost when a player stops playing for some time, so, irrespective of how a football player approaches allegation against him, he must in one way or another pay a costly price for the allegation even if innocent.
Mason Greenwood was the latest victim of sexual assault allegation, an allegation that forced him out on loan at Manchester United. The charges against Greenwood were later dropped, but by the time they were dropped, the damage had been done. Nobody wants to partake of a shameful act, and often, players are left to suffer alone.
Antony Santos is fighting to save his career after he was accused by multiple women of assault. Manchester United must be sweating on the possibility of losing another player to allegations of sexual assault after having to do away with Greenwood. With Antony suspended and Sancho having a difficult time at the club, the club has a serious problem at the moment, with transfer window closed.
Manchester United released a statement that said they have had an agreement with Antony to delay his return to the club to give room for investigation. Reacting to the agreement, Antony also confirmed and said he is satisfied with the idea for him to delay his return for the matter to be listened to and evidences he has to be reviewed. He further declared that he is willing to work with investigators to determine the truth.
Manchester United has been accused by one of the alleged victims of Antony’s assault of complicity in covering the crime committed by Antony. The club vehemently denied the allegation and detailed they only listened to Antony’s demand for the club to approach his girlfriend for advice. The club completely denied knowledge of any assault from their player.
Speaking regarding the allegation against him, Antony remains vocal and confident; highlighting that he is being targeted for declining to adhere to the conditions given to him by his ex-girlfriend.
“I talked to Ingrid on WhatsApp. When she went to Portugal to attend her cousin’s birthday, she asked to come here to Manchester to meet me, with a clear intention of meeting me intimately, including asking me if I preferred red or white lingerie. I bought a ticket and booked a hotel for her. In fact, I met her at the mentioned hotel and we had an intimate and consensual encounter. Although she insisted that we meet again for another intimate encounter, due to scheduling issues I was unable to see her again, as she returned to Brazil. Since then, I have never met her again. All of this that I narrate now is undoubtedly proven in the WhatsApp messages, which I just do not publish in full to preserve the right to privacy. However, I will make available the appropriate channels, if necessary, to prove my innocence, as well as to propose the competent reparatory action and request for investigation” he published on his social media handle.