Amidst an ongoing investigation, Antony’s position in the Brazilian national team has become uncertain. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the team’s technical staff are currently discussing the matter. The federation has announced that an official statement will be issued once a decision has been made.
Furthermore, Antony’s name has been removed from the list of players called up for the upcoming South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru. The Brazilian Football Federation released a statement stating that, in light of the recent developments and the need to investigate and protect the alleged victim, the player involved in the allegations will be excluded from the Brazilian national team.