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      Neymar addresses Barcelona transfer in court and reveals he turned down chance to join Real Madrid

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      NEYMAR revealed he snubbed Real Madrid as he took to the stand at his fraud trial in Barcelona on Tuesday.Judge Jose Manuel del Amo Sanchez allowed the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star to leave the courtroom on Monday as he hadn’t got to sleep until the early hours following Sunday’s match.
      Real were interested in signing Neymar before his Barca transferCredit: Reuters
      Neymar was also subject to a post-game doping test after scoring the winner against rivals Marseille.
      Before Neymar began answering questions on Tuesday, the judge said his presence during the trial was a “right” and not an obligation apart from the day when he had to testify.
      He added: “There was no privileged treatment. For those who feel we’re here doing the wave as if we were in the stands, that’s not happening.
      “He’s being treated like any other defendant in the same position as him.”
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      The footballer, who wore a dark blue suit with a matching tie over a white shirt, admitted he snubbed Real before sealing a “dream” move to rivals Barca.
      He said: “I had offers from other clubs but my dream was always Barcelona. Real Madrid was one of the options but my heart was always for Barcelona.”
      Neymar took the stand after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was called as a witness and told the court the club offered £39million to sign the winger in 2011.
      He insisted: “I don’t know Neymar, I’ve never spoken with him personally. 
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      “We were interested in signing Neymar about 10 years ago. Players go where they want. Neymar wanted to go to Barcelona and that’s why he went to Barcelona.”
      The footballer, who agreed to be questioned in court only by the state prosecutor and his defence lawyer and not by lawyers acting for Brazilian company NIS and was on the stand for less than 15 minutes, spoke mainly in his native Portuguese through a translator.
      He was asked whether he had participated in negotiations for a contract he signed in November 2011 while he was still at Brazilian boyhood club Santos where he agreed to play for Barcelona in 2014.
      Neymar responded: “I don’t remember.”
      The Brazil star then responded to the second question from the state prosecutor about negotiations and contracts: “I didn’t participate. It was always my father who looked after that and was responsible for that.
      “I sign what he tells me to.”
      Neymar is one of nine defendants including his parents and former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu on trial on corruption-related charges.
      State prosecutors are demanding a two-year prison sentence and a £8.6m fine for the footballer if convicted on fraud and corruption charges. 
      Private prosecutors acting for Brazilian company DIS, which owned 40 per cent of the player’s sporting rights when he was at boyhood club Santos, are seeking a five-year prison sentence.
      The trial, which is beginning with the World Cup barely a month away, revolves around alleged irregularities in Neymar’s 2013 transfer to Barcelona.
      The Catalan club said it cost £49.4m but prosecutors believe it was at least £71.8m.
      DIS claims Neymar, Barca and the Brazilian club colluded to mask the true cost of the deal.
      The trial is due to end on October 31.
      The footballer is not expected to attend court for the rest of the week, as PSG play away against Ajaccio on Friday before a Champions League tie against Maccabi Haifa next Tuesday.
      In Spain prison sentences of two years or less for first-time offenders are normally suspended.
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      Neymar’s dad was due to take the stand on Tuesday after the PSG footballer.
      Spain’s state prosecution service is also seeking a two-year prison sentence for the 57-year-old if convicted as charged. More

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      Benjamin Mendy ‘rape victim’s’ texts about Jack Grealish revealed – as she denies she wanted to have sex at party

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      A TEEN texted a group chat about “sexy” Jack Grealish hours after she claimed she was raped by his teammate Benjamin Mendy, a court heard. The woman also messaged the Man City footballer’s co-accused Louis Saha Matturie, 41, asking for Grealish’s phone number.
      Mendy’s alleged victim sent a group message about Jack GrealishCredit: Rex
      Chester Crown Court heard she then texted a group chat about the England star hours after she claimed Mendy and Matturie raped her.
      The message read: “Jack Grealish is so sexy in person, he had been winking at you all night, saying how beautiful you were, but you didn’t sleep with him because you’re not easy but you had been invited out with them all next week.”
      The court was told the complainant, named as Woman Ten, claims she was raped twice by Mendy and Matturie on the same occasion.
      Woman Ten, who was aged 17 at the time, had attended a party at Mendy’s Cheshire mansion in August last year.
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      Ex-Villa star Grealish had attended the same bash and allegedly had consensual sex with another complainant.
      The teen told jurors she asked for the footballer’s number so she could contact a woman she saw with him at the party.
      But she denied the texts show she she was “happy ” the next morning after having a “great night”.
      A friend of Woman Ten received a Snapchat from her saying she was out with Grealish and Mendy, it was said.
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      Jurors heard she also recorded “excitable” voicemails, saying: “Honest to God. Peak of my life…The Dom has gone to my head. Don’t you just love champagne when it’s one thousand five hundred quid?”
      In a message the following day, the alleged victim sent a message to her friend saying “last night wasn’t all good”.
      She continued: “Benjamin Mendy forced himself onto me.”
      When asked by the friend if she was OK, Woman Ten replied: “No, police are here, my mum knows.”
      She also denied wanting to have sex with Matturie in the cinema room of Mendy’s home during cross examination.
      Another alleged victim told the court today how Matturie allegedly raped her in his Mercedes after they left the party to buy vodka from a petrol station.
      She told officers: “I felt so disgusting, I felt so dirty, so minging. Disgusting.”
      The court was previously told French international Mendy is a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
      Matturie, his friend and “fixer”, allegedly had the job of finding young women for sex.
      Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.
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      Matturie, of Eccles, Salford, denies six counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to seven young women.
      The trial continues.
      Mendy denies raping women at his mansionCredit: PA
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      Mason Greenwood due in court today on rape charge after two nights in a police cell

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      MANCHESTER United footballer Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cell.The striker, 21, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions.
      Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cellCredit: PA
      Greenwood, pictured with his dad, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions
      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
      Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court this morning.
      He was arrested at his home in Trafford, Manchester, at 7am after he was pictured last week with his alleged victim in his £150,000 Audi R8 car in ­Bowdon, Cheshire.
      Greenwood, who earns £75,000 a week, was suspended by United following his January arrest after a woman alleged on social media he had raped and assaulted her.
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      A club statement on Saturday night said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
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      Man Utd said: ‘He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process’Credit: PA More

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      Mason Greenwood faces second night remanded in custody before facing court tomorrow

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      MASON Greenwood is facing a second night in custody ahead of his court appearance tomorrow.The Man Utd striker, 21, was charged yesterday with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
      Mason Greenwood is facing a second night in custodyCredit: PA
      He is due to appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
      Greater Manchester Police confirmed yesterday Greenwood has been remanded ahead of the court appearance.
      This means he faces a second night in custody tonight away from his luxury £15,000-a-month rented home in the Trafford area of the city.
      A statement said: “Greater Manchester Police has charged and remanded a 21-year-old man with controlling and coercive behaviour, attempted rape and Section 47 assault of a woman.
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      “Mason Greenwood, of Bowdon will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 17 October 2022.
      “He was arrested in the Trafford area earlier today (Saturday 15 October).”
      Greenwood was held yesterday on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim in a breach of his bail conditions.
      The Crown Prosecution then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
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      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between December 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood is accused of coercively controlling the alleged victim for almost four years and attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
      He also allegedly assaulted her on December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Attempted rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted.
      Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
      “All three counts relate to the same complainant.
      “Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.”
      UTD FATE
      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      At the time, the striker was suspended by Utd but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      The club released a statement yesterday after Greenwood’s charge was announced.
      A spokesperson said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      Greenwood was removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the team aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood has been suspended by UtdCredit: PA
      His international career is now also in jeopardyCredit: Getty
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      Manchester United release statement after Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, coercive control and ABH

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      MANCHESTER United released a statement tonight after Mason Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and ABH.The ace, 21, was suspended after spending three nights in custody in January after police swooped on his home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape
      The club said in a statement: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      Police today confirmed Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      It comes after he was arrested this morning on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim.
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      The Crown Prosecution Service then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
      Greenwood will appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between December 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood is accused of coercively controlling the alleged victim for almost four years and attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
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      He also allegedly assaulted her on December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
      “All three counts relate to the same complainant.
      “Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.”
      Manchester United said in a statement: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      The striker remains suspended by Utd but still receives his £75,000-a-week salary pending the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
      The club were previously forced to release a statement confirming there has been no change to Greenwood’s status.
      Utd initially said it did “not condone violence of any kind,” but later suspended Greenwood after cops launched a probe.
      But some eagle-eyed fans discovered the player was still visible on the club’s website – leading to speculation he could be reinstated.
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      The statement from Utd read: “There has been no change whatsoever in Mason’s status.
      “We removed his profile from the club app soon after he was removed from the squad in January.
      “This was in order to remove Mason from interactive elements of the app, such as team predictions etc.
      “However, his profile was never removed from the website as he remains a Manchester United player, albeit not currently part of the squad while the legal process unfolds.”
      Greenwood has been removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the team aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood has been keeping a low profile since his arrest
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      Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, coercive control and ABH

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      MASON Greenwood has tonight been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and ABH.The Man Utd striker, 21, spent three nights in custody after police swooped on his home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, in January.
      Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape
      Police today confirmed Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      It comes after he was arrested this morning on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim.
      The Crown Prosecution then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
      Greenwood will appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between December 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
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      Greenwood is accused of coercively controlling the alleged victim for almost four years and attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
      He also allegedly assaulted her on December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
      “All three counts relate to the same complainant.
      “Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.”
      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      The striker remains suspended by Utd but still receives his £75,000-a-week salary pending the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
      The club were previously forced to release a statement confirming there has been no change to Greenwood’s status.
      Utd initially said it did “not condone violence of any kind,” but later suspended Greenwood after cops launched a probe.
      But some eagle-eyed fans discovered the player was still visible on the club’s website – leading to speculation he could be reinstated.
      MASON ARREST
      The statement from Utd read: “There has been no change whatsoever in Mason’s status.
      “We removed his profile from the club app soon after he was removed from the squad in January.
      “This was in order to remove Mason from interactive elements of the app, such as team predictions etc.
      “However, his profile was never removed from the website as he remains a Manchester United player, albeit not currently part of the squad while the legal process unfolds.”
      Greenwood has been removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the team aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
      Read More on The Sun
      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
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      Met Police urge Brentford star Ivan Toney to contact them over racist abuse on Twitter after Brighton win

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      POLICE have urged Ivan Toney to get in touch after the Brentford star suffered sickening racist abuse.The striker was targeted last night after scoring both for the Bees in a 2-0 win against Brighton.
      Ivan Toney has been urged to speak to police after he was racially abusedCredit: Getty
      He shared a screenshot of the abuse this morning after he received a direct message on Instagram.
      Toney, 27, wrote: “I wasn’t even going to post this but I woke up angry”.
      The Met Police have now urged the footballer to get in touch with them.
      A spokesperson told The Sun Online: “Nobody should receive racist messages such as this.
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      “We have sent a message to the victim asking him to contact police.”
      Brentford have also condemned the abuse in the “strongest possible terms”.
      A statement added: “An attack on one of our players is an attack on all of us.
      “Ivan will receive the full backing from the club and from the Brentford fans who we have already seen condemning the abuse.
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      “We expect strong support from the police, legal authorities and from Instagram’s parent company, Meta, to ensure that the individual involved faces the full force of the law for this despicable hate crime.”
      Toney and teammate Rico Henry were previously racially abused at Goodison Park after Brentford’s 3-2 win over Everton last season.
      The striker has continued to impress this season – netting eight goals and two assists so far.
      That means he is level pegging in the Prem’s top scorers’ chart with Spurs talisman Harry Kane.
      Only Manchester City phenom Erling Haaland has more league goals after bagging 15 in his incredible start to the season.
      Man Utd are now keeping tabs on the star as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo if he leaves in January.
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      Toney’s sparkling form has left him with an increasingly good chance heading to the World Cup with England this winter.
      He was called into the Three Lions squad by Gareth Southgate for September’s Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany but was not used.
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      Man Utd star Mason Greenwood arrested for ‘breaching bail for GBH and rape’

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      MASON Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions.The Man Utd striker, 21, was bailed after his arrest on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill.
      Mason Greenwood was arrested for allegedly breaching his bailCredit: AFP
      He has now been arrested on suspicion of contacting his alleged victim in a breach of those conditions.
      Greenwood is being quizzed by cops after officers swooped on his £15,000-a-month mansion this morning.
      A GMP spokesman said: “Greater Manchester Police are aware of an allegation regarding a 21-year-old man breaching his bail conditions and an arrest has been made on Saturday 15 October 2022.
      “Enquiries are ongoing at this time.”
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      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      Most read in The Sun
      The England international remains suspended by Utd but still receives his £75,000-a-week salary pending the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
      The club were previously forced to release a statement confirming there has been no change to Greenwood’s status.
      Utd initially said it did “not condone violence of any kind,” but later suspended Greenwood after cops launched a probe.
      But some eagle-eyed fans discovered the player was still visible on the club’s website – leading to speculation he could be reinstated.
      The statement from Utd read: “There has been no change whatsoever in Mason’s status.
      “We removed his profile from the club app soon after he was removed from the squad in January.
      “This was in order to remove Mason from interactive elements of the app, such as team predictions etc.
      “However, his profile was never removed from the website as he remains a Manchester United player, albeit not currently part of the squad while the legal process unfolds.”
      MASON ARREST
      Greenwood has been removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined Utd aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged just 17.
      Read More on The Sun
      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood has kept a low profile since his arrest
      He was held by cops in January before being released on bailCredit: Reuters More