Antony, the Brazilian footballer, has faced heavy criticism for his actions during Manchester United’s victory over Coventry in the FA Cup. After United won the penalty shootout, Antony cupped his ears towards the Coventry players, which has sparked outrage. Netherlands legend Wesley Sneijder has expressed his disappointment, stating that Antony should be “embarrassed” for his behavior. Sneijder further revealed that he hopes Manchester City, United’s upcoming opponent in the final, win by a massive 5-0 margin.
During the match, United had initially taken a commanding 3-0 lead, but they let it slip away, allowing Coventry to come back into the game. In extra time, Coventry thought they had scored a winning goal, only for it to be disallowed after a VAR review. Antony, who came off the bench, failed to make a significant impact on the game and did not step forward to take one of United’s penalties. This lackluster performance adds to the criticism he has been receiving lately.
Antony’s statistics this season have been underwhelming, with only two goals and one assist in 34 appearances. Despite this, he is earning a staggering £200,000-a-week, a sum that surpasses the combined wages of the entire Coventry first XI. Sneijder’s frustration with Antony’s actions is evident, as he hopes for a resounding victory for Manchester City in the final.
The FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City is scheduled for May 26th at 3pm. It will be a rematch of last season’s final, in which City emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. City’s triumph in that match was a significant step towards their treble-winning campaign.
