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 The report links his frustration to playing through a pubis issue and being withdrawn during a difficult game state, with Antony using social media to directly address the incident.
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.
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 (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 (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.
Antony (Real Betis), Manchester United
Summer 2025
Antony accused Manchester United of “disrespecting” him before sealing his summer switch to Real Betis. The Brazilian forward, once signed for £85m from Ajax, claimed he endured 40 days in a hotel training away from Amorim’s squad before securing a late permanent transfer.
After impressing on loan with nine goals and a Conference League final run, Antony forced a return to Betis. Though grateful for past trophies under Erik ten Hag, he said United mishandled his exit. Now thriving in Spain, Antony eyes a Brazil recall for 2026.
Isco (Real Betis)
September 2025
Real Betis are preparing a new deal for Isco that will see him become joint-highest earner with Antony, who arrived from Manchester United. Talks are set to accelerate despite Isco being sidelined, as Betis move to reward their playmaker’s importance. Since joining in 2023, Isco has been instrumental, driving Betis’ rise under Pellegrini. With Antony reshaping the wage structure, Betis are eager to maintain balance and secure their leaders. Both parties are committed, making a swift resolution likely this month.
Antony (Real Betis)
August 2025
Manchester United have accepted a £25m offer from Real Betis for winger Antony, including a 50% sell-on clause. The Brazilian, omitted from United’s squad this summer, is close to ending his torrid three-year spell at Old Trafford.
Antony impressed at Betis last season on loan, scoring nine goals in 26 games, prompting the La Liga club’s push for a permanent deal. United, eager to offload surplus players, await personal terms agreement to complete one of their biggest departures of the window.
Antony (Manchester United)
August 2025
Real Betis will make a fresh bid for Antony within 24 hours after United rejected an earlier loan proposal. The £85m signing has been exiled under Amorim and faces uncertainty with the deadline looming. Antony enjoyed a strong Betis loan last season but is stuck in Amorim’s “bomb squad” at United. Betis are pressing for a permanent deal, while United weigh recovering a transfer fee for one of their costliest flops.
Antony (Manchester United)
August 2025
Antony is refusing all offers except a move back to Real Betis, rejecting Benfica and Saudi Pro League bids. United are struggling to offload the winger, with Betis delaying negotiations to secure a late loan deal on favourable terms. Antony shone at Betis last season.