Who are Ingrid Lana and Rayssa de Freitas?
IN September 2023, further allegations against Manchester United star Antony emerged.
Ingrid Lana and Rayssa de Freitas have both accused the footballer of physical attacks, following separate allegations made by his ex Gabriela Cavallin.
Who is Ingrid Lana?
Ingrid Lana is a 33-year-old banker.
She is the third alleged victim to come forward against Manchester United footballer Antony.
It comes after the £85million winger issued a statement strongly denying the “false allegations” of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
What has Ingrid Lana said about Antony?
The 33-year-old banker has accused Antony of physical violence in an interview with Record.
Ingrid alleged: ”He tried having [sexual] relations with me, but pushed me against a wall when I refused, and I hit my head.”
She claims the alleged attack took place at Antony’s home in Manchester last October.
In the interview, Ingrid claims she never had a relationship with the Premier League footballer but found his behaviour “strange”.
Ingrid said: “I was there strictly for business. He invited me and upon my arrival I discovered he had second intentions. I was never anyone’s mistress.”
Who is Rayssa de Freitas?
Rayssa de Freitas, a law student, has also accused the winger of physical attacks, Brazilian outlets Jornal Extra and Record report.
The student said she required hospital treatment following an incident in May 2022, after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
What has Rayssa de Freitas said about Antony?
A police report from May 2022 by Rayssa, which has been made public, describes alleged violent behaviour from the footballer and internet personality Mallu Ohana.
Rayssa describes an alleged incident when she and Mallu – Brazil player Dudu’s ex-wife – got into the backseat of Antony’s Land Rover after a night out in Brazil.
She claimed Antony was behind the wheel, and his hairdresser Rafa Contes, was also in the car.
The influencer reportedly told police in Brazil that she ended up falling out with Mallu because she didn’t want to “continue the fun” with the rest of them.
Rayssa claimed the argument turned violent and she was attacked by Mallu and Antony.
She alleged she opened the car’s back door and fled after Antony stopped at a traffic light.
The police report claimed that a motorcyclist driving behind the Land Rover reportedly witnessed the alleged attack, before writing down Antony’s licence plate.
As soon as Rayssa got out of the car, the motorcyclist claimed Antony sped off to an unknown destination.
Following this, the law student was hospitalised, the Brazilian newspaper reports.
Antony strongly denies all allegations against him.
Sao Paulo Civil Police are investigating the allegations of assault alongside Greater Manchester Police.
What has Antony said?
Following the allegations made, Manchester United player Antony issued a statement, as the club confirmed that he would not be returning to train with the squad “until further notice”.
A statement shared to his Instagram read: ”I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.
“This was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.
“I 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.
“I look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.”