Antony in moment of madness as Man Utd flop appears to HEADBUTT Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea Conference League final clash
ANTONY appeared to get away with a headbutt on Enzo Fernandez as Real Betis folded in the Conference League Final.
The on-loan Manchester United winger clashed with the Blues star with minutes left on the clock in Wroclaw.
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Antony appeard to throw his head towards Enzo Fernandez
Antony cut a frustrated figure after the LaLiga side threw away a one-goal advantage, eventually going down 4-1.
Fernandez was left on the deck after a challenge as the clock ticked towards 90 minutes, with Antony seen offering him a hand up.
His hand was rejected, with the Betis winger leaning down and appearing to throw his head in the direction of the Argentine.
Antony was given a yellow card for his part in the fracas that followed.
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But VAR did not follow up on the incident, with the 25-year-old escaping further punishment.
One fan gasped on X: "Antony headbutting Enzo while his down huh."
Another said: "Antony doesn't even get a yellow for headbutting Enzo????"
While a third added: "That scuffle between Enzo and Antony? I think Antony should have been carded a second yellow for his headbutt."
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Antony was sent out on loan to Betis in January after
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