RYAN Giggs is facing a further hearing ahead of his re-trial this month for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend.
The ex-Man Utd star, 49, is accused of assaulting PR exec Kate Greville and controlling or coercive behaviour over a three-year period.
He is also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on November 1, 2020.
Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
A pre-trial review was held today at Manchester Crown Court.
Giggs was not present at the hearing, which dealt with matters that cannot be reported.
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A further hearing is set to take place at the same court on July 18.
Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year.
The ex-footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.
Giggs had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
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He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
Giggs denies the charges.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk