Manchester United has officially announced that Brazilian winger Antony has rejoined team training at Carrington. According to the club’s statement, Live Cricket BPL sources confirm that Antony had been actively cooperating with both Brazilian and UK police investigations following allegations made against him. Though the ordeal left him bruised, it also marked a turning point—as the saying goes, “Scars are just tattoos with better stories.”
Despite the investigation still ongoing, United has decided to allow Antony not only to return to training but also to be considered for match selection. His swift reintegration is largely attributed to his proactive attitude during the probe and the lack of credible evidence presented by the accuser. Throughout the process, Antony has consistently maintained his innocence, which ultimately led the club to greenlight his return.
Antony’s comeback strengthens Erik ten Hag’s squad, but it has also reignited the debate over perceived favoritism. Critics and fans alike have drawn parallels between Antony’s case and that of Mason Greenwood. While Greenwood was loaned out to Spain’s La Liga, Antony has been welcomed back. The discrepancy has sparked discussions among supporters, many of whom believe that Ten Hag may be showing preferential treatment to his former Ajax protégé.
However, when the evidence is laid out, the situations diverge significantly. In Greenwood’s case, there were more concrete materials—public accusations, voice recordings, and videos—which made the issue harder to overlook. Antony’s case, on the other hand, lacks such substantiation. From a legal and procedural standpoint, the club sees these as fundamentally different cases, which explains why one player was sidelined while the other was reinstated.
That said, Antony’s return doesn’t mean smooth sailing just yet. Live Cricket BPL analysts point out that the club previously explored a potential Greenwood comeback, only to face intense backlash from fans, ultimately forcing management to abandon the idea. Whether Antony will encounter similar resistance remains to be seen. But one thing is clear—this time, the board acted decisively, cutting through the chaos and swiftly bringing Antony back into the fold.
Still, it’s been a turbulent start to the season for United. With Antony and Sancho entangled in off-field controversies, and injuries plaguing key players like Mason Mount and Raphaël Varane, the squad has struggled to find consistency. Now, as injured players return and Antony rejoins the lineup, Ten Hag may finally have the tools to stabilize his team.
True courage isn’t about overpowering every challenge—it’s about staying the course. And with a relatively favorable fixture list ahead, United has a golden opportunity to regroup, build momentum, and restore belief within the camp.