Manchester United star Antony took to social media to share a heartwarming moment with his sister on her birthday before his club’s thrilling Community Shield encounter with Manchester City.
The Brazilian winger posted a touching photo with his sister, Emily Santos, on Instagram, which he captioned: “Happy birthday my sister I love you so much.”
The picture showed Antony giving his sister a peck in a relaxed manner which showcased the strong bond between the siblings.
Antony’s sister Emily Santos
Emily Santos, the sister of Manchester United’s star Antony, is a private individual whose personal life is largely unknown.
Despite her connection to fame, her Instagram account does not reflect the typical lifestyle of a celebrity, with only 1340 followers.
Antony expressed confidence in United’s victory against City
The football star shared another post which was about the Community Shield match between Manchester City and Manchester United, expressing United’s confidence in securing a victory in the game that took place on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
However, the Red Devils couldn’t go all the way against coach Pep Guardiola and his boys as they fell to City in a penalty shootout with a score of 7-6.
Alejandro Garnacho believed he had caused another heartbreaking moment at Wembley for the four successive Premier League champions with his opener.
He scored a crucial goal with just nine minutes left in the game, reminiscent of his FA Cup final performance just 77 days ago which the Red Devils won against the blue side of Manchester.
However, City’s substitute Bernardo Silva had other plans, scoring a last-minute equalizer to level the score at 1-1 and force the match to go into a penalty shootout.
As Manchester United continue to battle for supremacy, Antony’s love and appreciation for his sister serves as a reminder of the personal connections that drive these athletes forward.
Antony’s post highlights the importance of family amidst the intense rivalry and high stakes of professional football.
Who is Manchester United’s winger Antony?
Antony is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team.
Antony football stats and goals
After graduating from the São Paulo Academy, Antony made his senior debut for the club in 2018 before moving to Ajax in the summer of 2020.
During his two seasons with the Dutch club, he won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup.
Antony’s impressive performances in the Netherlands led to a record-breaking transfer worth €95 million (£82 million) to Manchester United, making him the most expensive Eredivisie player.
Overall, Antony has played 216 matches in his club career scoring 41 goals and creating 33 assists.
In addition to his club success, Antony also won a gold medal with the Brazil under-23 team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
He made his senior international debut in October 2021, scoring against Venezuela, and went on to represent Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He has represented Brazil’s national team on 16 occasions, scoring 2 goals and creating 2 assists.
Antony wife
Rosilene Silva is the significant other of the Manchester United and Brazilian player Antony.
Born on August 10, 1999, she has been seen cheering on her partner from the stands at Old Trafford.
Rosilene and Antony crossed paths in their teenage years, possibly during their schooling in Sao Paulo. Their relationship deepened as Antony advanced through the youth teams.
Meanwhile, unlike many other Wags, Rosilene keeps her family’s privacy a top priority, leading to not much information being known about her.
In 2019, Rosilene and Antony celebrated the birth of their first child, a son named Lorenzo. Their joy was once again evident in June 2024 when they welcomed their second child.
What’s next?
With a renewed focus and commitment, Antony aims to revive his form and make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
The 24-year-old will be hoping to earn his place as a starter for the Premier League opener against Fulham next Friday, August 16.
