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      Ryan Giggs ‘to make comeback as he eyes return to coaching career’ after being cleared of domestic violence charges

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      RYAN Giggs is plotting a football comeback after his retrial for attacking his ex-girlfriend was dropped today.The ex-Utd star stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year in the wake of the allegations.
      Ryan Giggs is plotting a football comeback after his retrial collapsedCredit: Reuters
      The footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.
      Prosecutors today dropped a retrial against Giggs, which was due to take place on July 31.
      A source has now revealed the star has “unfinished business” in football and could return to the sport.
      The insider added: “His intention is to resume his managerial and coaching career. He’s got unfinished business in the game.
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      “The last three years his life has been put on hold, but he’s a huge football man.
      “He’s been found not guilty and wants to get back into the game. He’s football through and through.”
      Giggs, 48, was accused of assaulting Kate Greville, 36, at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
      He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.
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      Prosecutor Peter Wright KC told Manchester Crown Court the Crown Prosecution Service were formally offering no evidence.
      Speaking after the decision, Giggs’ lawyer said he was “deeply relieved” after “fighting throughout” for three years to clear his name.
      He added: “He will now seek to rebuild his life as an innocent man”.
      Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      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.
      He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
      Giggs was accused of attacking his ex Kate Greville
      He stepped down from his post as Wales manager in the wake of the claimsCredit: PA
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      Prosecutors reveal why Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse charges have been dropped – and ex-footballer WON’T face second trial

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      PROSECUTORS have revealed why Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse charges have today been dropped. It was this morning revealed that the ex-footballer, 49, won’t face a second trial for allegedly attacking his former partner Kate Greville.
      A prosecutor has revealed why charges against Ryan Giggs have today been droppedCredit: Reuters
      The former Man Utd ace was accused of assaulting the 36-year-old at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
      He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.
      The Crown Prosecution Service today revealed it had abandoned the charges ahead of a retrial set to kick off in coming weeks.
      Prosecutor Peter Wright KC told Manchester Crown Court they were formally offering no evidence.
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      The barrister said Kate had “indicated an unwillingness” to give evidence in a re-trial as giving evidence in the first trial had “taken its toll” on her and her sister Emma.
      Mr Wright told the court: “This is not a decision taken lightly.”
      He explained there was no realistic prospect of a conviction on the count of coercive control, telling the court it was no longer in the public interest to proceed to prosecute on the other charges of assault.
      The prosecutor added: “That being the case, we formally offer no evidence on counts one, two and three.”
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      Judge Hilary Manley then told the court: “I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of those counts.”
      Speaking after the decision, Giggs’ lawyer said he was “deeply relieved” after “fighting throughout” for three years to clear his name.
      Chris Daw KC said: “Mr Giggs is deeply relieved the prosecution has finally come to an end after almost three years in which he’s been fighting throughout to clear his name.
      “He will now seek to rebuild his life as an innocent man.”
      Last August jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial, with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      In the wake of the allegations last year Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team.
      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.
      He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
      Kate met Giggs when she was working on PR for his Hotel Football business venture, opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.
      In April 2018 she was appointed head of PR and communications for GG Hospitality, the hospitality management firm co-owned by Giggs and former United team-mate Gary Neville.
      She was involved in the launch of their Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre before she took up a new PR consultancy post last July with a former employer.
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      Giggs denied causing her actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020.
      He also pleaded not guilty to the common assault by beating of Emma Greville. More

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      Ryan Giggs’ statement after ex-Manchester Utd star’s domestic abuse retrial collapses

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      RYAN Giggs is looking forward to “rebuilding his life as an innocent man” after his retrial was dropped today.The ex-Man Utd star was charged with attacking his ex Kate Greville and coercively controlling her over a three-year period.
      Ryan Giggs is no longer facing a retrialCredit: PA
      Giggs was also accused of attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date.
      He had been due to face a retrial on July 31 but the Crown Prosecution Service is no longer proceeding with the charges.
      The footballer’s lawyer has now released a statement after the case collapsed saying he has “always been innocent of these charges”.
      Chris Daw KC, defending, added: “Mr Giggs is deeply relieved the prosecution has finally come to an end after almost three years in which he’s been fighting throughout to clear his name.
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      “He’s now been found not guilty of all the charges and going forward would like to rebuild his life and career as an innocent man.”
      Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year in the wake of the allegations.
      The ex-footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.
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      Giggs denied causing Kate actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020.
      He also pleaded not guilty to the common assault by beating of Emma Greville.
      The footballer previously issued a statement in which he said he would “look forward to clearing my name”.
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      Ryan Giggs is cleared and WON’T face another retrial as domestic abuse case over ‘attacking ex Kate Greville’ collapses

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      RYAN Giggs is no longer facing a retrial for allegedly attacking his ex after charges against him were dropped today.The former Man Utd ace, 48, was accused of assaulting Kate Greville, 36, at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
      Ryan Giggs has had charges against him dropped
      He was accused of attacking Kate Greville
      He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.
      The Crown Prosecution Service today abandoned the charges ahead of a planned retrial on July 31.
      Prosecutor Peter Wright KC told Manchester Crown Court they were formally offering no evidence.
      The barrister said Kate had “indicated an unwillingness” to give evidence in a re-trial as giving evidence in the first trial had “taken its toll” on her and her sister Emma.
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      Mr Wright also explained there was no realistic prospect of a conviction on the count of coercive control.
      He told the court it was therefore no longer in the public interest to proceed to prosecute on the other charges of assault.
      The prosecutor added: “That being the case, we formally offer no evidence on counts one, two and three.”
      Speaking after the decision, Giggs’ lawyer said he was “deeply relieved” after “fighting throughout” for three years to clear his name.
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      He added: “He will now seek to rebuild his life as an innocent man”.
      Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year in the wake of the allegations.
      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.
      He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
      Kate met Giggs when she was working on PR for his Hotel Football business venture, opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.
      In April 2018 she was appointed head of PR and communications for GG Hospitality, the hospitality management firm co-owned by Giggs and former United team-mate Gary Neville.
      She was involved in the launch of their Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre before she took up a new PR consultancy post last July with a former employer.
      Giggs denied causing her actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020.
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      He also pleaded not guilty to the common assault by beating of Emma Greville.
      The footballer previously issued a statement in which he said he would “look forward to clearing my name”.
      Giggs first met Kate Greville when she was working on PR for his Hotel Football business venture
      The ex-Utd star had denied all the charges against him More

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      Benjamin Mendy turns up at local kick-about after being cleared of rape – in Man City’s sky blue colours

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      BENJAMIN Mendy has turned up to a local kick-about after being cleared of rape – in Manchester City’s sky blue colours. The French World Cup winner has wasted no time getting back on the pitch after he was cleared of rape and attempted rape by a jury at Chester crown court on Friday. 
      Benjamin Mendy has been spotted joining a kickaboutCredit: Twitter
      He was wearing Manchester City sky blueCredit: Twitter
      Mendy last played for City in 2021Credit: PA:Press Association
      Mendy, 28, celebrated with pals on Friday evening by going out. 
      And on Sunday he turned up at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, for a kickabout with strangers. 
      An onlooker said: “Mendy turned up and asked some lads if he could join in.
      “They couldn’t believe it – getting to play against a Premier League star and a World Cup winner. 
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      “He had a laugh and just enjoyed himself and was happy to shake everyone’s hand at the end and sign autographs.”
      City signed Mendy for £52 million from Monaco in 2017 on a £100,000-a-week six-year deal. 
      But they released him at the end of June, leaving him without a club. 
      The defender is hoping to restart his career in Europe but could move to Saudi Arabia to rebuild his finances. 
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      He was forced to close down his company BM Sport Consulting after being chased by the taxman for unpaid debts and is fighting off bankruptcy. 
      On Friday he celebrated his freedom after a jury cleared him of being an alleged sexual predator by partying with pals in a nightclub. 
      He smiled for the camera just hours after a jury cleared him of attempting to rape a woman aged 29 as she showered at his home in October 2018. 
      He was also found not guilty of raping a 24-year-old woman in his bedroom at his £4.8m mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, two years later. 
      A pal of Mendy’s posted video of the French World Cup winner wearing a traditional thobe at his home before posting another video which showed the defender in a black T-shirt smiling as dance music played in the background. 
      Mendy – who kept fit at a gym in Wilmslow, Cheshire, during his trial – broke down in tears in the dock at Chester crown court as he was cleared and later said he was “delighted” with the not guilty verdicts. 
      He last played for City in August 2021.
      The footballer took a huge financial hit after being charged in 2021, with City stopping his salary the following month.
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      He had already pocketed £5million but his fast-spending lifestyle quickly caught up with him.
      He also lost heavily in sales of six-bed mansion The Spinney in Prestbury, Cheshire, motors including a Lamborghini and expensive watches.
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      England star Kalvin Phillips reveals how he plans to keep dad out of jail as he serves 12 year sentence behind bars

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      KALVIN Phillips has revealed how he plans to keep his dad out of jail as he serves a 12 year sentence behind bars.The Man City star’s dad, Mark, is based at HM Prison Wealstun, which is only a short drive away from Phillips’ previous home in Leeds.
      Kalvin Phillips has spoken of how he wants to help his father once he is out of jailCredit: Getty
      The star won the treble but had a stop-start season at Man CityCredit: Getty
      As a teen, Phillips would often go and see his dad, but those visits to the prison started to become less frequent over the past few years.
      The England ace, 27, said he had driven past the Category C prison every day while at Leeds United.
      He would never visit Mark, incarcerated for a series of crimes, although the pair would speak on the phone.
      But the Prem star recently went in a couple of months ago for around an hour and a half with Phillips describing the meeting “like I’d never been away”.
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      Speaking to MailOnline Phillips said: “I think it was six years since I’d last seen him.
      “It was literally like I’d never been away from him to be honest. He looked a bit older and stuff like that but it was like the last time I saw him. We had a laugh, talked about football, saying how proud he was.”
      Phillips’s father was in and out of prison for much of his son’s childhood.
      He and his three siblings were raised by his hard-working mum Lindsay Crosby and beloved late grandmother Val.
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      But despite his challenging upbringing, Phillips spoke about how he wanted to “look after” and help his dad be “secure” when he is released from prison.
      The Man City ace said: “Obviously I mentioned about looking after him.
      “To make sure he is secure, so he doesn’t go straight back into prison like he has in the past. He could’ve asked me for anything: for a car, a house, anything.
      “He said all he wants is to be able to travel around the world and watch me play football. That’s obviously something I can help with.”
      And Phillips gave a little more insight into the complex relationship between him and his father saying he “doesn’t have a problem with it”.
      The England international said: “He feels like he’s intruding, because he hasn’t been there through our childhood. He doesn’t want to take up our time, but I always say if he needs to ring, just call.
      “My dad’s one of those people who gets something in his head, like if he’s interrupting, or life gets a little bit too much, he’ll back away as if he’s doing something wrong.”
      The Man City star then spoke of how he is longing for the day his dad will be released in two years so he can come and watch him play.
      He continued: “We’d speak and he wouldn’t call for another two or three months. After I visited him, obviously I said to make sure he rings me. He hasn’t called since.
      “That’s just how he feels, that’s what he is like. I’ve never had a problem with the relationship we’ve had. I’d love him to be out and be in a secure house and be able to come and watch. I’ll have to wait.”
      Phillips joined City for over £40million last summer but injuries and fitness issues limited him to just two league starts.
      Although Pep Guardiola’s side won the treble, Phillips played just 21 times across all competitions for a combined 593 minutes.
      He has largely been on the sidelines for City having been unable to dislodge Rodri from a starting spot.
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      Phillips will hope to build on what has been a inconsistent season after an initial struggle to understand Pep Guardiola’s tactics and a number of injuries.
      In December, Guardiola left Phillips out of the Carabao Cup win over Liverpool because he was “overweight” after a post-World Cup holiday with his girlfriend. More

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      Benjamin Mendy left ruined after selling property, supercars & watches for losses over £1m to fight rape charge in court

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      BENJAMIN Mendy has been left ruined fighting to clear his name and sold property, supercars and designer watches for losses of over £1million.The former Man City star was already a millionaire when he joined from Monaco in 2017 on a six-year contract.
      Benjamin Mendy has been left ruined fighting to clear his nameCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The former Man City star ended up fighting bankruptcy after his 2020 arrest for rapeCredit: Getty
      His deal guaranteed him a basic £100,000-a-week salary and up to £170,000 with bonuses.
      But instead of pocketing £31.2million, he ended up fighting bankruptcy after his 2020 arrest for rape.
      And he was forced to close his image rights company after being chased for unpaid tax.
      The footballer took a huge financial hit after being charged in 2021, with City stopping his salary the following month.
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      He had already pocketed £5million but his fast-spending lifestyle quickly caught up with him.
      He also lost heavily in sales of six-bed mansion The Spinney in Prestbury, Cheshire, motors including a Lamborghini and expensive watches.
      Mendy last played for Man City on August 15, 2021, during their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham at the start of last season.
      But the Premier League champions released him when his contract expired last month.
      Most read in FootballHow Benjamin Mendy lost £1m in £9m spreeHIS losses include:

      Overpaying £650,000 on £4.8million home The Spinney;
      Spending £800,000 on home improvements which added no value;
      Buying Lamborghini for £700,000, selling for £410,000;
      Buying Audi RS6 for £200,000, selling for £100,000;
      Buying Merc GT for £160,000, selling for £90,000;
      Buying three Richard Mille watches for £1,150,000, selling for £820,000;
      Buying two Rolexes for £195,000, selling for £130,000;
      £200,000 Covid rules breach fine by Man City.

      Total spend: £8.88millionTotal loss: £1.056million

      Benjamin Mendy sold his Lamborghini for £410,000 after buying it for £700,000
      Mendy sold two designer watches for tens of thousands less than he paid for themCredit:
      The footballer took a huge financial hit after being charged in 2021, with City stopping his salary the following monthCredit: AFP More

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      Benjamin Mendy’s ‘appetite for sex meant the word ‘No’ doesn’t feature in his dictionary’

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      FOOTBALLER Benjamin Mendy’s appetite for sex and control meant “the word ‘No’ does not feature in his dictionary”, his rape trial heard yesterday.Prosecutor Benjamin Aina also claimed of the ex-Man City star, 28: “What he wants, he gets.”
      Footballer Benjamin Mendy’s appetite for sex and control meant ‘the word ‘No’ does not feature in his dictionary’, his rape trial heard yesterdayCredit: Mirrorpix
      Mr Aina added: “Benjamin Mendy had wealth, position in society and access to women who wanted to be in his company and, as he said, he had slept with thousands.
      “He was used to women saying ‘Yes’ but this case is all about what he did when women said ‘No’.
      “How does his ego handle ‘No’?”
      Mr Aina also said: “He does not care about the feelings or views of the women unless they ­coincided with how he feels.”
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      Earlier trial judge Steven Everett, the Recorder of Chester, told the jury that the trial was ” not a court of morals.”
      He told the six men and six women:” You have heard about Mr Mendy’s approach to women in general. Please remember this is a court of law and not a court of morals.
      “If you conclude that you do not approve of Mr Mendy’s lifestyle, it is not a reason for reaching an adverse verdict.”
      The £52million French World Cup winner denies rape and attempted rape.
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      The trial continues at Chester crown court. More