Antony confirms burglary during Real Betis’ comeback win over Porto
Real Betis winger Antony has confirmed his home was burgled on Wednesday night while he was playing in the 3-2 comeback victory over Porto at La Cartuja.
Key takeaways
- Antony set up Cucho Hernandez during Betis’ win over Porto.
- The Brazil international said the break-in left his family feeling unsafe in their own home.
- He stressed that stolen possessions can be replaced, but his relatives’ safety is his priority.
- Police are investigating the burglary.
- It is not yet clear whether Antony will be available for Betis’ domestic match this weekend.
Antony reveals family distress after burglary
The 26-year-old posted an emotional message on Instagram after learning criminals had entered his property during the match.
“Today I want to speak about something that made me very sad and angry,” Antony wrote. “What should have been a beautiful night ended with anger and frustration. My house was robbed.”
He described the pain of seeing a home violated after the work put into building it, saying the people responsible could not understand the sacrifices made to obtain what was taken.
Antony, who made his Betis move permanent following an initial loan from Manchester United, said the impact went far beyond the missing items.
“The worst part is not only losing belongings, but losing the sense of safety in the place where we should be most protected and seeing the fear in my family’s eyes,” he said.
What happens next for Betis winger
Antony said his family’s lives and wellbeing matter more than any material loss, adding that what was stolen can be earned back and that his determination will remain unchanged.
Betis face an important league fixture this weekend, but the club’s decision on Antony’s involvement has yet to be confirmed. The winger may be given time away from the squad as he supports his family while the investigation continues.
