The Brazil winger is being investigated after claims from three different women.

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Antony, 23, broke his silence in an interview in Brazil last night.

Asked if he feared United could terminate his contract, he said: “It’s something that doesn’t cross my mind because I know the truth — and it will come out.

“There are many people massacring me but the truth will come out.”

Only last month, United loaned out forward Mason Greenwood, 21, to Spanish club Getafe, even though charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped.

But United have chosen to stand by £85.5million man Antony for now — despite Brazil dropping him for his week’s World Cup qualifiers.

The winger is being investigated by police in Manchester and his homeland over the allegations.

And talking about his national team axe, ex-Ajax star Antony added: “Look, it was difficult.

“I felt really sorry as it’s something that isn’t true and it caused all these repercussions.

“I was with my mother when I heard I would be cut, so it’s not easy.”

United have insisted they are taking the matter “seriously” but will not take any action while police enquiries are ongoing.

As things stand, Antony will be available for United’s next game against Brighton at Old Trafford on September 16.

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