Tag: Antony

Antony Demands Betis Self-Criticism After Europa League Loss to Panathinaikos

Antony
March 2026

Antony called for Real Betis to change and show stronger self-criticism after a 1-0 defeat to ten-man Panathinaikos. The winger admitted the result left the squad frustrated, especially after failing to use their numerical advantage in the closing stages. Betis played the final half hour against ten men after Anass Zaroury was sent off, but still could not break through. Vicente Taborda then scored an 88th-minute penalty for Panathinaikos, prompting Antony to say the team lacked patience and must improve before the return leg.

Antony confronts Betis fans after Sevilla derby collapse ends 2-2

Antony
March 2026

Antony was filmed arguing with Betis fans following a 2-2 draw with Sevilla after Betis blew a 2-0 lead, despite Antony scoring an early overhead-kick opener. Betis raced into a first-half two-goal advantage and appeared in control, but their discipline dropped after the break and they conceded twice, triggering post-match tension in the stands with Antony seen reacting angrily.

Antony breaks down after late miss as Betis settle for 1-1 draw with Rayo

Antony
February 2026

Antony was consoled after collapsing in tears when he missed a late opportunity, with Betis drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano. The moment capped a high-emotion night for the winger, whose career arc has swung from an expensive Manchester United spell to a productive loan at Betis and then a permanent return, where he has been key in their push for Champions League places.

Antony Continues Betis European Surge, Matches Kane for Involvements Since Move

Antony
January 2026

Antony scored and assisted in a 2-1 win over Feyenoord as Betis finished fourth in the league phase and reached the last 16, with his European output highlighted against elite peers. He opened scoring with a curled strike and later crossed for Ezzalzouli; Opta stat cited says Antony has 14 European goal involvements for Betis (eight goals, six assists), level with Kane in the same span and three behind Mbappe.

Van Persie Heartbroken as Son Shaqueel Suffers Serious Knee Injury vs Betis

Shaqueel van Persie
January 2026

Shaqueel van Persie suffered a serious knee injury after landing awkwardly from an aerial duel, was stretchered off, and Feyenoord had to finish with 10 men. Van Persie had already used all five substitution windows, so the injury forced Feyenoord to play out the closing stages short-handed; Van Persie said early indications were worrying, while Antony showed sportsmanship by consoling the teenager as he left the pitch.

Antony Defends Emotional Bench Reaction After Betis Substitution

Antony
January 2026

Antony says footage of him kicking equipment and appearing tearful after being substituted in a loss to Alaves was competitiveness and self-criticism, not disrespect toward the club or squad. The report links his frustration to playing through a pubis issue and being withdrawn during a difficult game state, with Antony using social media to directly address the incident.

McTominay rejects ‘leave United and thrive’ narrative after Napoli title

Scott McTominay
December 2025

McTominay rejects the idea that players suddenly improve only after leaving Manchester United, noting he finished his final season strongly before thriving at Napoli. He argues former team-mates like Rashford and Antony always had quality but now benefit from more minutes and reduced scrutiny elsewhere. He says success away from Old Trafford stems more from confidence and opportunity than any fundamental flaw at United, stressing that stars must earn minutes there like Bruno Fernandes. McTominay credits Napoli’s environment and his freer attacking role for his title-winning surge in Serie A.

United hit record £1.29bn debt despite cost cutting and Garnacho Antony sales

Manchester United
December 2025

Manchester United’s total debt has climbed to a record £1.29 billion, driven by fresh borrowing and large outstanding transfer liabilities, although recent sales of Antony and Garnacho plus aggressive cost reductions have produced a rare operating profit and slightly softened the financial blow. Operating debt stands at about £749m after another £105m drawdown, with further non current and current liabilities taking the total higher year on year. Ratcliffe’s restructuring has cut jobs, wages and overall expenses, delivering a £13m operating profit, but heavy interest charges still dragged the club to an £8.4m pre tax loss.

Antony apologises after VAR upgrades high boot to red card

Antony (Real Betis)
November 2025

Real Betis winger Antony apologised to supporters after being sent off late in the draw with Girona. He caught defender Joel Roca in the face while attempting an overhead kick, an action initially punished with a yellow card before VAR intervention upgraded it to a straight red. Chasing a stoppage time winner, Antony went for an acrobatic cross as Roca headed clear first, leaving his boot to crash into the defender’s face and spark a VAR review. Posting on social media, he insisted the contact was completely unintentional and expressed sadness at letting Betis fans down.

Antony urges youngsters to “dream big” amid Betis revival

Antony (Real Betis)
November 2025

After a troubled United spell and “bomb squad” exile, Antony says his Betis reboot shows setbacks can be temporary. Now permanent in Seville, he’s produced six goals and two assists in 10 games and wants his journey to inspire academy players. Antony attributes turnaround to fit, trust and role clarity under Manuel Pellegrini. He contrasts United’s stagnation with Betis’ usage that leans into his 1v1 threat and inside-cut patterns, positioning resilience—not transfer fee narratives—as the lesson for kids pursuing professional football.

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