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      Mason Greenwood LATEST: Manchester United break silence over star’s future as he has all charges dropped

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      MANCHESTER United’s Mason Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape and assault against him dropped.The Manchester United striker, 21, was first arrested in January last year after police swooped on his mansion.
      But charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were today dropped after the Crown Prosecution Service said a number of “key witnesses” withdrew and “new material” came to light.
      A CPS spokesperson said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review. In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.”
      And in a statement released this evening on Greenwood’s future, Manchester United said:  “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps. We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
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      But you can follow our Mason Greenwood coverage here.
      Mason Greenwood’s history at the club
      Greenwood joined Man Utd aged six to play for the club’s development school in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
      He progressed through to join the under-18 squad for the 2017-18 season.
      Greenwood then made his first-team competitive debut as an 87th-minute substitute in the team’s 3-1 win against PSG in the Champions League in March 2019.
      And his first goal for the club came in their Europa League opener against Kazakh side Astana in September 2019.
      Gary Neville ‘condemns violence against women’ after Greenwood-related Twitter like
      Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has taken to Twitter to defend liking a tweet about Mason Greenwood.
      The tweet in question, shared by Nazir Afzal, the former director of public prosecutions, read: “Mason Greenwood has had all charges against him dropped by the Prosecutors What’s changed you may ask?
      “It appears that (some) witnesses will no longer support a prosecution & new evidence came to light It happens.”He is an innocent man, that’s all we need to know.”
      In response to backlash for liking the tweet, Mr Neville responded: “I liked a tweet relating to the Mason Greenwood news this afternoon from Nazir Afzal. ( the former director of public prosecutions ).”This like is being misinterpreted. It was a clumsy like as I obviously condemn any violence against women.”
      Mason Greenwood has all charges against him dropped
      Greenwood, 21, had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped.
      His name has also remained on Man Utd’s first-team squad list on its official website.
      Greenwood was first arrested in January last year after police swooped on his mansion.
      What were the alleged offences?
      Man U footballer Mason Greenwood last appeared in court in November where a trial date was set for November 23 this year.
      The alleged offences related to one woman and were said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood was accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years – including making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He was also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      The CPS has dropped all charges against Greenwood
      Mason Greenwood has charges dropped by CPS
      MASON Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped.
      The Manchester United striker, 21, was first arrested in January last year after police swooped on his mansion.
      Greenwood was due to stand trial in November accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The Crown Prosecution today confirmed they had dropped all charges against him.
      What has the Crown Prosecution Service said?
      A spokesperson said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood missed out on Three Lions’ World Cup campaign last year
      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 missed out on last year’s Three Lions’ World Cup campaign in Qatar as the case went to court.
      Utd have not yet released a statement following the development.
      Mason Greenwood remains on Man United’s Premier League squad list
      MASON Greenwood has remained on Manchester United’s squad list after his charges were dropped.
      The forward, 21, has his name on the first-team page on the official website in a possible indication he could resume his football career.
      Read more on the story here.

      Why were the charges dropped against Mason Greenwood? (2/2)
      “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP’s Head of Public Protection, added: “The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
      “Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.
      “I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.”
      Why were the charges dropped against Mason Greenwood? (1/2)
      The CPS said that their decision to drop the charges was made with the case under “continuous review”.
      They also said the decision was made in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
      Speaking on the case, a CPS spokesperson said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.

      BREAKING: Mason Greenwood releases statement
      Following the news that all charges would be dropped, Greenwood said: “I am relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.
      “There will be no further comment at this time.”
      When was Mason Greenwood arrested?
      Greenwood was first arrested in January 2022, after police swooped in on his £15,000-a-month rented home.
      He was originally remanded in custody after and spent three nights there, before being charged by police on October 15.
      However, a judge released him on the condition he does not contact witnesses, including the complainant, and resides at an address in Bowdon.
      The 21-year-old was then due to stand trial in November.He was also suspended from Man Utd, but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      What were the charges against Mason Greenwood?
      Man U footballer Mason Greenwood was accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The alleged offences related to one woman and were said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      The footballer was accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years.
      This included making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He was also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Mason Greenwood’s history at the club
      Greenwood joined Man Utd aged six to play for the club’s development school in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
      He progressed through to join the under-18 squad for the 2017-18 season.
      Greenwood then made his first-team competitive debut as an 87th-minute substitute in the team’s 3-1 win against PSG in the Champions League in March 2019.
      And his first goal for the club came in their Europa League opener against Kazakh side Astana in September 2019.
      The decision has not been taken lightly, says Greater Manchester Police
      Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP’s Head of Public Protection, said today: “The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
      “Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.
      “I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.
      “An ever increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilising tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.
      “If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don’t let this case put you off asking for help.”
      When did Greenwood last play for Manchester United?
      Greenwood last played for the Red Devils on January 22 last year when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the club 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 United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
      BREAKING: Manchester United releases statement
      A statement from Manchester United Football Cub reads:
      “Manchester United notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped.
      The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Greenwood suspended by club during trial
      During the trial,  Mason Greenwood was suspended from Utd but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      Greenwood was removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 also confirmed he would not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name was axed from the official Utd site and teammates unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood was originally remanded in custody
      The footballer was originally remanded in custody after being charged by police on October 15.
      But a judge released him on the condition he does not contact witnesses, including the complainant, and resides at an address in Bowdon.
      The striker also spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his £15,000-a-month rented home in Trafford last January.
      What were the alleged offences?
      Man U footballer Mason Greenwood last appeared in court in November where a trial date was set for November 23 this year.
      The alleged offences related to one woman and were said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood was accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years – including making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He was also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      The CPS has dropped all charges against Greenwood
      Statement from the Crown Prosecution Service
      This afternoon a CPS spokesperson said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Mason Greenwood has charges dropped by CPS
      MASON Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped.
      The Manchester United striker, 21, was first arrested in January last year after police swooped on his mansion.
      Greenwood was due to stand trial in November accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The Crown Prosecution today confirmed they had dropped all charges against him.
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      Mr Olympia 2022 results LIVE — $1.6m up for grabs with Bikini & Men’s Physique events tomorrow, schedule & how to stream

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      THE Mr Olympia 2022 convention is underway as athletes compete for a chance at taking home the title and winning money from the $1.6million pot. The Bikini and Men’s Physique events will take place tomorrow with live audiences.
      Athletes will also compete in the Classic Physique and Wheelchair Olympias for a chance at taking home prize money.
      The total purse for the convention is the highest its ever been, breaking the previous amount of $1.4million.
      The prize money is split between the winners of all the events, Mr Olympia being the only first-place title to walk away with six figures, according to Sporting News.
      If you’re wondering where to watch the Mr Olympia 2022 competition, know that cable television will not be airing it this year.
      However, those who wish to binge-watch the competition can do so on Olympia TV, but they must pay a membership fee for the Premium Package of about $69.99.
      Read our Mr Olympia live blog for news and updates
      Who qualified for the 212 Olympia?
      The qualifications for the 212 Olympia are just as the name implies.
      The max weight an athlete can be is 212 lbs. and they must be under 5’5.
      The full list of qualifiers competing in the Olympia is included on Mr Olympia’s official website.
      Who qualified for Ms Olympia?
      Ms Olympia athletes are judged rigorously to qualify for the convention in Vegas.
      There are currently over ten athletes representing the US, one from Italy, one from Croatia, one from Canada, and two from Brazil.
      Andrea Shaw, the current 2021 champion is among the qualifiers competing Saturday.
      The full list of athletes can be found on the Mr Olympia official website.
      Who qualified for the Wellness Olympia?
      The wellness category in bodybuilding is a new women’s division focusing on symmetry, proportions, and an emphasis on the lower half of the body.
      Francielle Mattos became the first-ever champion in 2021 and will defend her title Saturday.
      The full list of qualifiers is posted on the Mr Olympia official website.
      Who qualified for the Wheelchair Olympia?
      The Wheelchair Olympia pre-judge and finals will take place Saturday morning.
      The qualifiers have been announced on Mr Olympia’s official website, including six athletes from the US.
      Harold Kelley, the four-time champion was among the qualifiers and will defend his title tomorrow.
      Who qualified for the Classic Physique Olympia?
      The Classic Physique Olympia is a division in bodybuilding where contestants have to resemble the physiques from the 1960s and 1980s.
      This era is considered the golden age of bodybuilding.
      This category judges athletes based on the symmetry and definition of their physique.
      The full list of those who qualified for the 2022 Olympia is listed on Mr. Olympia’s official website.
      Who qualified for Mr Olympia 2022?
      To qualify for Mr Olympia, contestants have to meet the requirements set forth by the IFBB Professional League.
      The competition is incredibly stiff and requires rigorous commitment.
      The convention’s official website includes the full list of qualifiers competing for Mr Olympia 2022.
      What’s going on Sunday?
      Sunday will conclude the Mr Olympia 2022 convention.
      At 11:00, VIPs and those with an Insider Club pass are invited to the Olympia Superstar Seminar at the Celebrity Ballroom in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
      More on the schedule for tomorrow
      The Olympia Saturday Evening Finals will take place at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
      The events will begin at 7:00 when the winners of Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique Olympia, Bikini Olympia, and Classic Physique Olympia will be announced.
      Following the finals, a Victory Gala at Planet Hollywood in the Celebrity Ballroom will commence for VIPs.
      What’s on the schedule for tomorrow?
      The festivities at Mr. Olympia will begin tomorrow at 8:15 when the charter bus starts operation from the Planet Hollywood Resort to the Venetian Expo.
      The pre-judging will begin at the Venetian Expo at 9:00 for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wheelchair categories.
      The Olympia World Fitness Expo opens at 10:00 for the General Public and 9:00 for VIPs, Insider Club Members, & Expo Early Entry Weekend Pass Holders.
      Women’s prejudging callout reports, conclusion
      Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the final callout:

      Jaclyn Baker
      Missy Truscott

      Women’s prejudging callout reports, part three
      Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the third callout:

      Corrine Elizabeth Bean
      Abby Bolton
      Danielle Chikeles
      Danielle DaCosta
      Andrea Glass
      Alix Small

      Women’s prejudging callout reports, part two
      Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the second callout:

      Anna Chism
      Sara Kovach
      Michaela Pavleova
      Terra Plum
      Aurika Tyrgale

      Women’s prejudging callout reports, part one
      Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the first callout:

      Jaclyn Baker
      Michelle Freuda-Mensah
      Missy Truscott
      Ariel Khadr
      Minna Pajulahti
      Allison Kramer
      Aurika Tyrgale
      Tamara Vahn

      Another female bodybuilder forced to withdraw competition
      Whitney Jones, the current Fitness Olympia champion, has excelled in the category for most of the past 10 years.
      Jones announced that she was forced to withdraw from the upcoming 2022 Olympia due to health issues in an exclusive message to FitnessVolt.
      Female bodybuilder withdraws from competition due to injury
      Oksana Grishina, a four-time Fitness Olympia champion, withdrew from the competition due to an injury, according to FitnessVolt.
      Although the precise reason for her withdrawal has not been disclosed, Bob Cicherillo, the face of bodybuilding, revealed the sad news during the Fitness division’s pre-judging phase when just 19 contenders instead of the anticipated 20 took the stage.
      On Thursday, December 16, during the 2022 Olympia press conference, the Russian physique contestant hobbled onto the stage.
      The most anticipated event in the competition
      While many of these qualified competitors participate over the course of the four days in several categories, the Men’s Open has attracted the most attention thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman, who have gained the highest levels of recognition.
      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Brazil
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Brazil are:

      Rafael Brandao
      Vitor Boff
      Leandro Peres

      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Iran
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Iran are:

      Hadi Choopan
      Behrooz Tabani Abarghani

      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Egypt
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Egypt are:

      Mamdouh Elssbiay
      Mohamed Shabaan
      Hassan Mostafa

      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Canada
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Canada are:

      Regan Grimes
      Iain Valliere
      Antoine Vaillant

      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in the UK
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in the UK are:

      Nathan De Asha
      Samson Dauda
      James Hollingshead

      Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in the US
      The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in the US are:

      Nick Walker
      Brandon Curry
      Hunter Labrada
      Shaun Clarida
      Joel Thomas
      Charles Griffen
      Akim Williams
      Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, aka ‘Andrew Jacked’
      Derek Lunsford
      Tonio Burton

      How to watch Mr Olympia 2022
      If you’re wondering where to watch the Mr Olympia 2022 competition online, know that cable will not be airing it this year.
      For access to Olympia TV, those who wish to binge-watch the competition must pay a membership fee for the Premium Package of about $69.99.
      What goes on at Mr Olympia
      Over the course of the weekend, both men and women compete in a number of fitness and figure categories.
      The men will compete to win the title of Mr Olympia in addition to the crowning of a Ms Olympia.
      They take the stage to demonstrate their prowess and are graded according to a points system before being rated according to their many tiers.
      The mass, symmetry, definition, proportion, and stage presence of competitors are evaluated.
      If there is a tie, the bodybuilder who earned the most points at the top-tiered show wins.
      The main event is the Mr Olympia (Men’s Open), which is spread across two nights.
      Mr Olympia winner in 2021
      Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was crowned Mr Olympia in 2021.
      The Egyptian IFBB professional bodybuilder took first place in 2020 as well.
      The enormous champion, who weighs 337 pounds, plans to defend his championship in 2022 and pursue a third victory.
      He has been working hard to tone his trim waist and broad shoulders in preparation for Mr Olympia.
      He must defeat Hadi Choopan, Hunter Labdrada, and Nick Walker, among other tough opponents.
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      Ryan Giggs trial LIVE – Ex girlfriend Kate Greville accuses former Man Utd star of physical and psychological abuse

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      EX-FOOTBALLER Ryan Giggs was an idol on the pitch but an abusive “gaslighter” of his ex-girlfriend in his private life, a court heard.Behind Giggs public persona the former Manchester United and Wales international footballer, accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend, had a “much uglier and more sinister side to his character”, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.
      Jurors were told the 48-year-old’s private life involved a “litany of abuse, both physical and psychological, of a woman he professed to love”.
      Giggs denies using controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend, PR executive, Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.
      He has also pleaded not guilty to assaulting the 36-year-old, causing her actual bodily harm, and of the common assault of her younger sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1 2020.
      Read our Ryan Giggs live blog below for the latest news & updates…
      Kate told police Ryan ‘gaslighted her’
      Kate Greville says she realised she no longer wanted to be with Ryan Giggs as he had “cheated on me so many times”.
      She says Giggs would “play the victim”, saying he was “heartbroken” and “I can’t live without you”.
      Ms Greville says she told Giggs “I don’t want anything to do with you, please leave me alone”. 
      “It was absolutely draining,” she tells police.
      Kate Greville ‘felt used’ by Ryan Giggs
      Kate Greville says she “felt used” by Ryan Giggs during their on-off relationship.
      “It felt like he was using me for sex,” she tells the officer.
      She says she discovered Giggs was in a “full relationship” with a new girlfriend and she decided she was “done”.
      She says Giggs would “scream” at her on the phone and email her saying: “Don’t you dare speak about me”.
      Kate claims Giggs used intimate video to blackmail her
      Ryan Giggs’ ex -girlfriend has recalled how she was once allegedly blackmailed by the footballer
      She told court: “He sent me a nasty email once with blackmail and it was a video that we’d done. 
      “He’d say ‘I’m going to send these messages to people if you don’t reply’.
      “I don’t know what the video was. It could have been sexual. I didn’t want to look. He’d want to have sex all the time. He didn’t force himself on me but he’d use sex to get to me.
      “He’d send me really sexual messages. When we werent speaking he’d send sexual messages or pictures. 
      “He got the wrong end of the stick and thought I was seeing some guy. 
      “I got bombarded with messages.”
      Kate felt ‘so alone and so isolated’
      Kate decided to stay in Dubai for another week after staying at her friends.
      She said: “I sent him a message on Whatsapp saying I’m going to get the flight. It was quite a nice message because I didn’t want any more abuse. 
      “I said ‘I’m really sad how this has ended, I’m not getting the flight with you in the morning’.
      “We agreed to block each other and we didn’t have any more contact for a few days and then he started messaging my friend saying he missed me. 
      “I left it a few days and then he kept messaging Katie.”
      Breaking down into tears, she said: “I didn’t message him straight away.
      Kate said she ended up messaging him because he would not stop contacting her friend. 
      The relationship resumed in February 2020 on her return to the UK.
      She added: “He made me feel so alone and so isolated.”
      The below court artist sketch shows former footballer Giggs at Manchester Crown Court.

      Kate told to leave by Ryan Giggs
      Kate has told the court of how Ryan Giggs told her to leave Dubai and fly back to Manchester.
      She started packing her things together at around 10pm.
      Kate told the jury: “He stood in my way and tried to stop me leaving. 
      “I was pushing him and telling him to move. 
      “He was trying to stop me and grabbed my bag that was on my arm.
      “I fell forward on my knee with my bag.
      “He then let me go. 
      “I went to my friend’s house who lives in Dubai.”
      Kate recalls ‘ultimate insult’
      Kate Greville is now in the witness box recalling an incident with Ryan Giggs in a hotel room in Dubai.
      She said they’d been out for some drinks when he turned on her and told her he didn’t like her when she’d consumed alcohol.
      Kate fought back tears as she said: “I constantly felt attacked by him. He’s having a go at me again.
      “I tend to not react to anything and not say anything. 
      “Then he said that I was just like his ex-wife and so he called me her name.
      “He knew that would really upset me so he would say it quite a lot. 
      “He used to say that she used to make his life hell and that she had a problem with alcohol and that I was just like her.”
      Kate tells court she’d been ‘naive to it all’
      Kate told police how she began to realise Ryan could be having an alleged affair during a Christmas break in Dubai.
      In a video of her statement to officers, Ms Greville continued: “Then we went to Dubai for Christmas and now I know he was in a relationship with two other girls. 
      “This Zara started messaging me and asked to follow me on Instagram. 
      “I knew he’d been seeing her so I split up with him. This is when it started to ramp up. 
      “Even though I had no proof and he hadn’t admitted it, I just knew. At the time, I’d just been naive to it all. 
      ‘All the time he was still living with Stacey’, Kate Greville tells court
      Kate claims Giggs told her he’d split with Stacey: “He’d tell me one thing and then I’d hear something else.
      In a police interview played in court today, Ms Greville said: “It all came out in May 2016. It was horrendous. I got hounded by the paps, emails from the media.
      “His ex-wife and daughter were sending me nasty messages.
      “I wanted to protect him so said nothing had gone on. 
      “Then I found out he’d lived with Stacey the whole time.” 
      ‘I was madly in love with Ryan’ says Kate Greville
      Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend told police how she was “madly in love” with the former Man U star.
      She said: “He would say I was his soul mate. We would talk for hours.
      “He helped me get out of that situation.”
      There were “red flags” when she ignored Giggs and he would claim “she was “f****** someone else”.
      “I was madly in love with him basically,” she added.
      Kate recalls discovering Ryan had texted naked pics to other women
      During another alleged incident, she recalled the moment she discovered he’d sent a naked picture to another woman. 
      Kate claims Giggs had walked out on her in a Dubai restaurant after she told him to come off his phone.
      She told cops: “I was really upset, I don’t understand what happened.  I went to my friend’s house crying my eyes out, I didn’t want to go back to the hotel room.”
      The next day she said she received an email from an anonymous man who sent her the X-rated snap of Giggs which he’d found on his wife’s phone.
      Kate said: “He said ‘is it him’. I knew it was him. I said ‘yes who is it’ but he didn’t tell me. He said he had kids and didn’t want it to blow up. It’s not nice when you see that and your whole body goes into shock. 
      “That was the first time I realised maybe he’s not what I think he is. I confronted him and he tried to make up some story. He eventually told me who it was and she is married and said it was from ages ago and must have found it on her phone.
      “But I did a bit of detective work and I realised he’d sent it to me and it was only two weeks before. 
      Kate claims Giggs once threw her out of hotel suite naked
      On one occasion Kate recalled how he even threw her out of a hotel suite, leaving her naked in the hallway with her belongings strewn on the floor. 
      It was sparked after she accused him of texting another woman while they were in a club. 
      During the police interview, she said: “I could see on his phone he was messaging someone.
      “I asked him and he flipped. We were in a club but he flipped. 
      “He went up to my face and was screaming. He said ‘it’s my daughter I’m messaging’. He got up to leave and I ran after him. 
      “We got back to the hotel and got into bed. He flipped and grabbed me by my arm. 
      “He pushed me onto the floor. He took all my belongings and threw it all into the corridor and then shut the door and wouldn’t let me in.
      “I was naked, all my stuff was in the middle of the corridor. I got back into bed and he wouldn’t speak to me and I ended up apologising to him. 
      “He said ‘I don’t want to be with you anymore’. He put it on me that it was my fault for accusing him. I started begging him to take me back.”
      Kate told police Ryan ‘gaslighted her’
      Kate Greville says she realised she no longer wanted to be with Ryan Giggs as he had “cheated on me so many times”.
      She says Giggs would “play the victim”, saying he was “heartbroken” and “I can’t live without you”.
      Ms Greville says she told Giggs “I don’t want anything to do with you, please leave me alone”. 
      “It was absolutely draining,” she tells police.
      Ryan Giggs ‘bombarded me with sexual messages & threatened to send X-rated videos’
      The court has heard how Kate claimed she would “constantly get abusive messages” in a “cycle of abuse and then silence”.
      In a video of her police interview, which was played in court, she told the officer: “I’d get more abuse or sexual messages over this period of four months. 
      “He would make me feel like he was threatening my job. I was so worried he was going to ruin my career.
      “Then I’d found out he’d been in a relationship the whole time. He came over and had sex. I felt used the whole time. 
      “He’d want sex every other day. He was having sex with a totally different girl.”
      Kate claims Giggs used intimate video to blackmail her
      Ryan Giggs’ ex -girlfriend has recalled how she was once allegedly blackmailed by the footballer
      She told court: “He sent me a nasty email once with blackmail and it was a video that we’d done. 
      “He’d say ‘I’m going to send these messages to people if you don’t reply’.
      “I don’t know what the video was. It could have been sexual. I didn’t want to look. He’d want to have sex all the time. He didn’t force himself on me but he’d use sex to get to me.
      “He’d send me really sexual messages. When we werent speaking he’d send sexual messages or pictures. 
      “He got the wrong end of the stick and thought I was seeing some guy. 
      “I got bombarded with messages.”
      Kate Greville says she struggled to accept Ryan is NOT her soulmate
      Ms Greville told police how she found it impossible to break the cycle of abuse aimed at her.
      Watching her interview, the court heard: “When I was in it I still felt like he was my world, I desperately wanted to have a family, to move in with him. I still thought he was my best friend. 
      “The whole time, before I came up to Manchester, when I realised that it was like the rug had been pulled from underneath me. 
      “This one person was telling me one thing but the actual reality was very different. 
      “Obviously I worked with him at the time. He was my soul mate – but the realisation that he wasn’t, I really struggled. It was really hard.”
      Kate Greville ‘felt used’ by Ryan Giggs
      Kate Greville says she “felt used” by Ryan Giggs during their on-off relationship.
      “It felt like he was using me for sex,” she tells the officer.
      She says she discovered Giggs was in a “full relationship” with a new girlfriend and she decided she was “done”.
      She says Giggs would “scream” at her on the phone and email her saying: “Don’t you dare speak about me”.

      Sketch: Ryan Giggs watching police video of ex-girlfriend Kate Greville giving evidence
      The below court artist sketch shows former footballer Giggs at Manchester Crown Court watching ex-girlfriend Kate Greville giving evidence on police video.
      Giggs is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against Ms Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. 
      He is also charged with assaulting Ms Greville and causing her actual bodily harm at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020 and common assault against her younger sister, Emma, in the alleged same incident.

      Kate tells court she’d been ‘naive to it all’
      Kate told police how she began to realise Ryan could be having an alleged affair during a Christmas break in Dubai.
      In a video of her statement to officers, Ms Greville continued: “Then we went to Dubai for Christmas and now I know he was in a relationship with two other girls. 
      “This Zara started messaging me and asked to follow me on Instagram. 
      “I knew he’d been seeing her so I split up with him. This is when it started to ramp up. 
      “Even though I had no proof and he hadn’t admitted it, I just knew. At the time, I’d just been naive to it all. 
      Giggs’ ex claims footballer was seeing two other girls at same time
      Ms Greville told police how things got “really bad” for Ryan and ex-wife Stacey – but she eventually found out he had allegedly been seeing two other girls at same time.
      Watching a video of her police interview, court heard: “Around Christmas time 2018 it started to get really bad with Stacey.
      “I was trying to talk about it but he would shut me down. He would scream at me and leave my apartment, storm out.
      “If we were in the car he’d leave me in the road. Maybe I didn’t say it in a great way but he would just flip so it got to the point where I just kept everything inside. There was no point.
      “That was two days before Christmas.
      “Now I know he was having an affair. He was in another relationship with someone, with two other girls at that time.
      Kate claims she couldn’t go on night out ‘without being blocked’
      Ryan Giggs’ ex Kate Greville says the footballer eventually forced her to stop socalising and going out.
      She said: “If I went out on a night out with my friends, if I didn’t reply to him I’d either get ‘rude’ or he would block me.
      “The amount of times he would block me, it was regular, like every time I went out. 
      “He would accuse me saying you’re obviously with someone, you’re with another guy tonight. 
      “It got to the point where I wouldn’t go out. All I would do is get anxious.
      “If I messaged him he’d say ‘why are you messaging me, I’m out with my friends’.
      “When I asked him when we going to start a family he said he never said that. 
      “I started thinking ‘have I made that up’. The reason I came back was because you said that. 
      “I came back to work for him. He set it up and said ‘why don’t you work for me, work for Gary, for the company’.”
      ‘Ryan’s ex-wife hated me’, Kate tells court
      Kate Greville told police during her interview that she felt Giggs’ ex wife “hated her”.
      In footage of the interview played in court, she said: “There was a massive problem with his ex-wife, she hated me.
      “He kept the kids very separate and would often lie to them about where he was and if he was with me.
      “It didn’t feel right why he wasn’t introducing me. I felt like he was making excuses. 
      “He was still saying he wanted a family because he got me to come back by saying he wanted us to have kids. 
      “Stuff didn’t add up, he would tell me he was somewhere and it didn’t add up.”
      ‘All the time he was still living with Stacey’, Kate Greville tells court
      Kate claims Giggs told her he’d split with Stacey: “He’d tell me one thing and then I’d hear something else.
      In a police interview played in court today, Ms Greville said: “It all came out in May 2016. It was horrendous. I got hounded by the paps, emails from the media.
      “His ex-wife and daughter were sending me nasty messages.
      “I wanted to protect him so said nothing had gone on. 
      “Then I found out he’d lived with Stacey the whole time.” 
      ‘I was madly in love with Ryan’ says Kate Greville
      Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend told police how she was “madly in love” with the former Man U star.
      She said: “He would say I was his soul mate. We would talk for hours.
      “He helped me get out of that situation.”
      There were “red flags” when she ignored Giggs and he would claim “she was “f****** someone else”.
      “I was madly in love with him basically,” she added.
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      F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Stream, TV channel and results for TODAY’S Practice sessions at Silverstone – latest

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      FORMULA ONE returns to the big screens as the racers prepare for the British Grand Prix in TODAY’S Practice sessions.And Lewis Hamilton will be determined to put Nelson Piquet’s absurd use of racist language behind him by clocking up some fast times on the grid.

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      Alex Albon goes P7 in a Williams!
      Williams are running two different cars this weekend as they only had enough time to upgrade one.
      With Albon leading teammate Nicholas Latifi in the championship standings, the British-born driver is the one running the new spec.
      His is car sticks out like a sore-thumb as the team have plastered florescent pink paint as they are running an aerodynamic test.
      But whatever they have done to the car seems to be working as he has clocked in a lap of 1:30:973 to put him seventh fastest.

      Drivers are getting joy in the dry
      And just like that the drivers are back to flying around Silverstone.
      As it stands Charles Leclerc is top of the time sheets with a 1:29:962 which is almost 13 seconds faster than the time Bottas clocked in fastest with in FP1.
      Defending champion Max Verstappen is 0.849 seconds behind the Ferrari driver.
      FP2 STARTS!
      FP2 is officially underway and there is a long line of cars waiting in the pit lane to get out.
      It’s no surprise after nearly after the grid were unable to clock in a time following the rain earlier.
      Can Hamilton build on his promising start earlier this afternoon?
      FP2 incoming!
      The rain has stopped. The track is dry. The drivers are suiting up.
      This is your five minute warning for second practice which should be more interesting than the one earlier which saw Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas top the time sheets.
      FP1 is done – Bottas leads Hamilton
      It is almost like old times, Bottas nowadays drives for Alfa Romeo, has gone quickest in FP1 ahead of Hamilton in encouraging signs for the Brit.
      Sainz is third and Leclerc fourth on a drying track, the session has been cut short due to Stroll’s accident.
      The Aston Martin driver is fine and out of the car, which is being lifted by a crane at Turn 8.
      Red Flag – Lance Stroll crashes
      The Aston Martin man crashes out right at the end of the session. He spun and is in the barriers.
      The Canadian driver is making this somewhat a habit.
      Hamilton is going for it here.
      He is out on the slicks, He’s taken a set of soft tyres in the hope of going quickest.
      He means business this weekend.
      Hamilton on Track
      The Mercedes man is out on track, which is still damp in parts. He’s on the intermediate tyres.
      He had a decent first sector, but he’s now eased off as he slowly gets up to speed.
      21 Minutes to go
      We have no cars on track, but plenty of grey clouds ahead.
      Hamilton has just walked out to the pitwall to wave to the fans, who aren’t getting their money’s worth in terms of on-track action.
      Still just eight drivers on track
      The weather has put many teams off from running, which is strange as you’d expect the wet-weather running to be of some use – particularly here.
      Sainz leads from Leclerc, Bottas currently in P3.
      Charles Leclerc leads the way
      The Ferrari driver is the first one to churn out a flying lap of 1:43:001 with most of the drivers opting to stay dry for the time being.
      Even with their green intermediate tyres on, drivers are reporting slipping in certain areas of the track.
      Half of Silverstone seems to be under rain while the sun is starting to show its face in certain areas.
      If you want to know just how wet it is in certain areas, just take a look at the spray back from Leclerc’s Ferrari….

      The heavens have opened up!
      Just as the cars head out of their garages the rain has started to pour here at Silverstone.
      This is now what any team would have wanted as they now will not be able to get a clear picture of how the new upgrades fair around the track.
      But spare a thought for the fans who have had to put their brollies up and ponchos on in an effort to stay dry!

      And we’re underway!
      The wait to see how fast the new Mercedes is should not be too long as both drivers are first out of their garages!
      Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are just behind.
      All eyes on the home favourites
      Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris will all be cheered on by the home crowd at Silverstone this weekend but this afternoon’s practice sessions will give us an insight on whether any of them will be capable of taking a win come Sunday.
      Merc driver Hamilton’s preparation for his home race has been clouded by a racism storm after being racially abused by three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.
      But Silver Arrows boss Toto Wolff told SunSport exclusively feels the race-hate can fuel his bid to win.
      You can read it here
      Good Afternoon!
      The sun may not be shining today but the British Grand Prix is finally here!
      The camp sites are packed and the grandstands are filling as FP1 is just ten minutes away.
      All eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton and his new Mercedes car which has arrived with fresh upgrades ahead of this race but Championship leader Max Verstappen will be the one to beat.
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      Man Utd Legends 1-3 Liverpool Legends LIVE REACTION: Gonzalez on the double as visitors triumph in epic legends clash

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      MARK GONZALEZ scored twice as Liverpool Legends defeated Manchester United Legends 3-1 at Old Trafford.Luis Garcia had put the visitors ahead in sublime fashion before Dimitar Berbatov equalied with a coolly taken penalty.
      Super-sub Mark Gonzalez then put the game out of United’s reach with two classy finishes, including a free-kick.
      The star-studded match took place at Old Trafford and all proceeds go to the Manchester United Foundation.

      Result: Man Utd 1-3 Liverpool
      TV/ live stream: MUTV

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      Gonzalez the difference maker
      Mark Gonzalez was excellent today.
      His free kick was sublime, and any keeper would have struggled to save that one, top bins.
      His second goal was a great strike into the bottom right hand corner on his remarkable left foot, a quality, quality player.
      Mark Gonzalez was sublime today, with two goals.Credit: Reuters
      A great game
      We witnessed a great game at Old Trafford, between the two Northern juggernauts of English football.
      Some heroes of yesteryear lit up Old Trafford, with Dimitar Berbatov showing his class in the first half, and Luis Garcia came on the second half to be the difference maker for the visitors.
      The latter scored Liverpool’s opener, and set up Mark Gonzalez for the finishing goal. The Spaniard was excellent.
      Full time, 3-1 Liverpool!
      That’s full time at Old Trafford.
      Liverpool take a 3-1 lead to Anfield for the second leg later this year!
      Goal! 3-1 Liverpool!
      90+1. Mark Gonzalez!
      2 added minutes.
      90. Antonio Valencia sends the ball out for a goal kick, and the fourth official announces there will be two added minutes
      Garcia offside
      89. The ball out wide is looking for Dirk Kuyt, but Garcia nicks it and fires over.
      He should at least score, but he is offside anyway.
      The crowd laud him for that one.
      Neville vs Carra
      87. That is the clash we have been waiting for.
      Neville drives down the right hand side and Carragher brings him down fairly.
      Neville appeals for a pen but to no avail.
      Liverpool change
      84. Voronin is coming back off, and Salif Diao is coming back on.
      Voronin was one of the best players in the Liverpool side today.Credit: Getty
      United pressure
      81. United are piling on the pressure now, Patrice Evra wins them a corner.
      Webber should score!
      80. Great run from Antonio Valencia.
      He whips a great ball in to Webber six yards out, but his header into the floor bounces over and out.
      Garcia has to score!
      78. Great ball from Voronin to find Luis Garcia!
      His shot is just wide, but he should score.
      What a strike!
      75. What a strike from Johnsen.
      He has a go from 35-40 yards and it is so narrowly over the bar.
      Nearly a Carragher own goal!
      72. Carragher passes it back to his keeper and it almost slithers in!
      Evra does well!
      70. Evra does really well down the left hand side to find Poborsky.
      His shot is blocked.
      Webber saved!
      68. He should pass to Evra on the left hand side there, he is frustrated at Webber.
      Typical center forward move there from Webber, a powerful effort, saved by Pikington.
      Liverpool change
      66. It’s Voronin back on, and Liverpool are now playing with 2 number 10’s, Luis Garcia and Andriy Voronin.
      What a strike!
      63. It’s a gorgeous free kick from Mark Gonzalez!
      From the right hand side he whips it with that wand of a left foot, off the right hand post and into the net, no chance for Pilkington.
      United must come back from behind again.
      What a goal! 2-1 Liverpool!
      What a free kick! Mark Gonzalez!
      Liverpool free kick
      61. There’s a chance for Liverpool here, a free kick from 30 yards out on the right hand side.
      Quinton Fortune encroaches and blocks it, so they have another free kick closer in.
      Berbatov and Blomqvist off
      Berbatov and Blomqvist are off and on comes Mikael Silvestre and John O’shea.
      They will miss Berba’s excellence for sure, what a player.
      Kuyt hits the post!
      58. Dirk Kuyt takes a great touch in the box and smashes the post with his left foot, unfortunate.
      Evra takes a knock
      55. Evra takes a hit from Wright and goes down, but he is up to carry on.
      Goalkeeper change
      53. Raimond Van der Gouw is off for Pilkington in the United net.
      It’s all level
      52. It was a frantic few minutes here at Old Trafford.
      Luis Garcia scored a gorgeous goal, but it was quickly made up for by a Dimitar Berbatov penalty.
      We have a game on our hands now.
      Goal! Manchester United! 1-1.
      It’s slotted away expertly by Dimitar Berbatov.
      Bottom right.
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      Jack Grealish news – 7 clues Amber Gill and Man City star were secretly dating before Emily Atack cheating row erupted

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      EAGLE-EYED fans have spotted the seven key clues Amber Gill and Jack Grealish were secretly dating.The reality star is understood to be completely heartbroken that Grealish was secretly dating Emily Atack, 31 – possibly at the same time as he was seeing her.
      Despite the cheating scandal that’s shocked the world, celeb sleuths have been scouring Amber’s social media for signs she was secretly seeing Jack Grealish.
      The seven clues they found are:
      Ambers’ month-long social media absence; her ‘glowing’ return a few days ago at the same time news emerged of Jack and Emily dating; no social media posts about going on dates; joking about her favourite band being Men I Trust; romantic dinner date selfies with mystery man; the romantic novel she claimed to be writing; and her sexy snap wishing the England squad luck at the Euros earlier this year.
      Read our Jack Grealish live blog for the latest updates…
      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend ‘devastated’
      Jack’s childhood sweetheart Sasha Atwood is said to be “devastated” after his secret dates with Emily Atack.
      It goes on to say that model and social media influencer Sasha, who has known the footballer since school, is thought to be “devastated”.
      The 25-year-old is reported to have only found out about Jack’s relationship with Emily after England’s 5-0 win over Albania on Friday night.
      Explained: Who are Emily Atack’s ex’s?
      Emily split from her last boyfriend Jude Taylor in August and later said: “I am single. Being single isn’t always a happy thing, but I definitely think it isn’t a bad thing.
      “And it shouldn’t be seen as something that’s shameful if you’re in your 30s and single.
      “As I say, being single isn’t always great, but sometimes it’s really great. So yeah, I’m fine.”
      Her famous exes also include One Direction’s Harry Styles, McFly’s Dougie Poynter and comedian Seann Walsh.
      Are Emily and Jack single?
      The England footballer, 26, is in a relationship with 25-year-old model Sasha Attwood.
      The pair met as teenagers at school in Solihull and have been on and off throughout their 20s.
      Emily, meanwhile, is believed to be single.
      Inside the glitzy world of Jack Grealish & Sasha Attwood
      Jack Grealish, 26, and his glamourous girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 25, could be the Greal thing when it comes to footie’s new super couple.
      The couple have been compared to David and Victoria Beckham.
      The swaggering playmaker became the most expensive British footballer in history following his £115million move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.
      In the space of a few short months, following his historic transfer, Jack’s star status has turned meteoric.
      A source said: “Jack had been living in a nice apartment in Manchester but recently fans have started to congregate outside.”

      When did Sasha Attwood start dating Jack Grealish?
      Sasha and Jack Grealish have been together since they were 16.
      They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull.
      Backing Emily
      An industry source has said that: “Much of the follow-up to this story has been pretty sexist — trying to pitch two women against each other.
      “The reality is neither woman has done anything wrong.
      “Emily has had some horrible trolling online but her celeb pals have been quick to back her.”
      Jack told girlfriend he and Emily were ‘just mates’
      It is understood that Jack played down his friendship with Emily Atack to on-off girlfriend Sasha, insisting: “We’re just mates.”
      The source said: “Emily’s mates, including her ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edwards), have all rallied around her since the news of their relationship broke.
      “She’s made it clear to Jack the last thing she wants is to be presented as a home-wrecker when she’s anything but. Jack needs to get his story straight and make a decision.
      “The ball is in his court — but Emily’s made it clear to Jack she won’t be a mug and hang around waiting for him.”
      ‘It’s Emily Atack or me’ 
      Jack Grealish was given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Sasha Attwood over telly star Emily Atack, saying: “It’s me or her.”
      A source said the pair were meeting to discuss their future.
      The source said: “Sasha has been rocked by news of Jack’s secret friendship. She had no idea.
      “Jack has apologised to her for any upset caused, and they were due to meet to discuss their future.
      “Jack is really confused. On the one hand, he’s being advised to stay loyal to his childhood sweetheart for all sorts of reasons — commercial and otherwise.
      “But on the other, he’s intoxicated by Emily’s company. He can’t seem to stay away from her.
      “Plus loads of his club mates have crushes on Emily too — so they’re saying something different.
      “Obviously there have been gags about Jack’s very own transfer deadline day . . . ”
      Amber trying to find if there a crossover with Emily
      Amber Gill told a pal: “I’d like to get in touch with Emily and find out whether there was any crossover.
      “We’ve met up several times and were messaging a lot. I really thought there was something between us.”
      All the signs Amber Gill had a secret boyfriend 
      Love Island’s Amber Gill, 24, has surprised all her fans after The Sun revealed she had been secretly seeing footballer Jack Grealish.
      Fans spotted that Amber has been quiet on the men front, as she often tweets about being single or being off men.
      The star also shared a number of pictures of herself on what appeared to be romantic dinner dates, without revealing the identity of the person she was with.
      On top of all that, she even revealed she was writing a romantic novel – about two opposites falling for each other.
      Inside Jack & Amber’s secret romance
      Bonding over their mutual love for Stormzy, Jack Grealish and Amber Gill met at Leeds Festival in August of this year.
      Jack was even called on stage during the performance.
      Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
      An insider said: “Jack and Amber really hit it off at the festival. They had been talking online but it was a good chance to really hang out.”

      Jack & Amber ‘met up several times’
      A source has said that: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
      Jack & Sasha recently celebrated 10-year anniversary
      Jack and Sasha met at school and have been together for a decade, recently celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a romantic home movie night.
      Sasha previously opened up about receiving hundreds of death threats every day over her relationship with the footballer.
      She revealed: “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
      ‘Emily thought he was fit’
      The Sun revealed Jack and Emily had been on several dates after getting in touch with each other on social media.
      A source said: “Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit. And for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
      “They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime. Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it. They’ve become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he’s like a little puppy dog around her. It’s very sweet. They have a real laugh together.”
      Jack’s date with Amber Gill
      Last night The Sun told how the Manchester City midfielder has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber.
      Amber is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
      A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
      Jack’s date with Amber Gill
      Last night The Sun told how the Manchester City midfielder has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber.
      Amber is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
      A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend supported by fans
      After it was revealed Jack enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill, the footie star’s girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, has been supported by fans on social media.
      One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.”
      Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.”
      And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
      Eagle-eyed fans
      Followers who keep a close eye on the love-island winner might have spotted that Amber has been loved up after dropping a series of clues which have hinted at her romance.
      Amber is usually pretty active on Instagram but she didn’t post anything on her grid for over a month.
      A couple of days ago she returned and shared a snap of herself looking glowing.
      The timing coincides with the news of Jack’s meetings with Emily being revealed.
      Fans also spotted that Amber – who often tweets about being single or being off men – has been quiet on the men front.
      What has Jack been up to?
      Jack is known to be a bit of a lad.
      In August he was caught liking a string of Instagram snaps posted by model Lillie Haynes — who starred on this year’s Love Island — before deleting them.
      Just days later he was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya.In the same month Jack was seen “flirting like mad” with another Love Island beauty — 2018 contestant Ellie Brown.
      Last Saturday The Sun revealed Jack had secret dates with Emily Atack.
      And on Monday childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood gave him a lovelife ultimatum.
      Jack Grealish and Amber Gill’s secret romance after meeting at Leeds festival 
      The Love Island winner, 24, and England superstar, 26, were both invited to watch the rapper’s headline gig at Leeds in August of this year.
      Jack was even called on stage during the performance and given a round of applause by the huge crowd.
      Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
      Jack – who has been on/off with his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood for ten years – is said to have invited the star back to his hotel in Leeds that night.
      Amber and Jack ‘met up several times’
      A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
      Girlfriend Sasha Attwood supported by fans
      Sasha Attwood has been supported by fans on social media after it was revealed Jack Grealish enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill.
      The model, 25, hasn’t publicly commented on the news of 26-year-old Jack’s friendships with Emily, 31, and Amber, 24, but her Instagram followers left a string of messages on her recent uploads.
      One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.” Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.” And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
      Last night The Sun told how £105m Manchester City midfielder Jack has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber, who is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
      Jack Grealish hides away
      Camera shy Jack Grealish has been seen hiding as he headed to training after we exclusively revealed he was dating two stars at once.
      The Manchester City star wore the hood of his coat tightly over his head and shielded his face after news broke he was seeing both Amber Gill and Emily Atack.

      What did Sasha Attwood say about death threats during Euro 2020?
      Sasha found herself bombarded with hate during Euro 2020 while she was cheering on Jack, 25, and his Three Lions teammates.
      Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: “I was receiving 200 death threats a day. I’m not exaggerating when I say that.
      “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
      Sasha — who was targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram — joined the debate around the accountability of social media firms as she labelled the platforms “toxic”.
      She said: “Things have obviously blown up over the Euros, but I never thought in a million years it would ever be this bad.
      “It just kind of blows my mind how nasty people can be for no reason whatsoever.
      “I’ve always been quite a strong person, I’ve always been very good at blocking out people’s opinions. But it’s on a whole other level.”
      Who has Sasha Attwood modelled for?
      While boyfriend Jack has been working hard on the pitch, Sasha seems to have been busy too, as she posted an Instagram story showing a fashion shoot set up and tagged retail giant House of Fraser in the video.
      She was scouted by a modelling agent at just 13 while out on a shopping trip with her mum in Birmingham.
      The blonde model is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels.
      In September 2021, it was confirmed that she had scored a big-money deal as the face of online clothing brand, Boohoo.
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      Jack Grealish girlfriend news – How Amber Gill fell for footballer at Leeds Festival before Emily Atack cheating claims

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      JACK Grealish has found himself up to his eyes in a messy love scandal after being accused of dating three women at the same time.The £100m Manchester City star, 26, is understood to have been dating Love Island star Amber Gill, 24 and Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, 31, around the same time as seeing on-off childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood, 25.
      Jack, 26, is said to have enjoyed several secret meetings before Amber before she was left heartbroken seeing the England attacking midfielder with actress Emily.
      He is said to have charmed castaway Amber on Instagram leading to several secret dates in recent months.
      In between those dates Jack saw his long-term on-off girlfriend Sasha for showdown talks about their romance.
      A source told The Sun: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.
      “It was never a proper relationship, just a good time and some dates together, but now it feels as though he may have been in contact with a number of girls at once and that’s very disappointing for her. She really liked him.”
      Read our Jack Grealish live blog for the latest updates…
      Eagle-eyed fans
      Followers who keep a close eye on the love-island winner might have spotted that Amber has been loved up after dropping a series of clues which have hinted at her romance.
      Amber is usually pretty active on Instagram but she didn’t post anything on her grid for over a month.
      A couple of days ago she returned and shared a snap of herself looking glowing.
      The timing coincides with the news of Jack’s meetings with Emily being revealed.
      Fans also spotted that Amber – who often tweets about being single or being off men – has been quiet on the men front.
      What has Jack been up to?
      Jack is known to be a bit of a lad.
      In August he was caught liking a string of Instagram snaps posted by model Lillie Haynes — who starred on this year’s Love Island — before deleting them.
      Just days later he was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya.In the same month Jack was seen “flirting like mad” with another Love Island beauty — 2018 contestant Ellie Brown.
      Last Saturday The Sun revealed Jack had secret dates with Emily Atack.
      And on Monday childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood gave him a lovelife ultimatum.
      Jack Grealish and Amber Gill’s secret romance after meeting at Leeds festival 
      The Love Island winner, 24, and England superstar, 26, were both invited to watch the rapper’s headline gig at Leeds in August of this year.
      Jack was even called on stage during the performance and given a round of applause by the huge crowd.
      Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
      Jack – who has been on/off with his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood for ten years – is said to have invited the star back to his hotel in Leeds that night.
      Amber and Jack ‘met up several times’
      A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
      “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
      Girlfriend Sasha Attwood supported by fans
      Sasha Attwood has been supported by fans on social media after it was revealed Jack Grealish enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill.
      The model, 25, hasn’t publicly commented on the news of 26-year-old Jack’s friendships with Emily, 31, and Amber, 24, but her Instagram followers left a string of messages on her recent uploads.
      One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.” Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.” And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
      Last night The Sun told how £105m Manchester City midfielder Jack has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber, who is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
      Jack Grealish hides away
      Camera shy Jack Grealish has been seen hiding as he headed to training after we exclusively revealed he was dating two stars at once.
      The Manchester City star wore the hood of his coat tightly over his head and shielded his face after news broke he was seeing both Amber Gill and Emily Atack.

      What did Sasha Attwood say about death threats during Euro 2020?
      Sasha found herself bombarded with hate during Euro 2020 while she was cheering on Jack, 25, and his Three Lions teammates.
      Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: “I was receiving 200 death threats a day. I’m not exaggerating when I say that.
      “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
      Sasha — who was targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram — joined the debate around the accountability of social media firms as she labelled the platforms “toxic”.
      She said: “Things have obviously blown up over the Euros, but I never thought in a million years it would ever be this bad.
      “It just kind of blows my mind how nasty people can be for no reason whatsoever.
      “I’ve always been quite a strong person, I’ve always been very good at blocking out people’s opinions. But it’s on a whole other level.”
      Who has Sasha Attwood modelled for?
      While boyfriend Jack has been working hard on the pitch, Sasha seems to have been busy too, as she posted an Instagram story showing a fashion shoot set up and tagged retail giant House of Fraser in the video.
      She was scouted by a modelling agent at just 13 while out on a shopping trip with her mum in Birmingham.
      The blonde model is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels.
      In September 2021, it was confirmed that she had scored a big-money deal as the face of online clothing brand, Boohoo.
      When did Sasha Attwood start dating Jack Grealish?
      Sasha and Jack Grealish have been together since they were 16.
      They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull.
      Who is Sasha Attwood?
      Sasha Attwood, 25, is a fashion model and influencer.
      She’s got more than 27,000 followers on Instagram.
      Sasha is also a YouTuber.
      What have Jack and Emily said?
      Neither have spoken out since the rumours were published.
      A spokesman for Emily declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
      Are Emily and Jack single?
      The England footballer, 26, is in a relationship with 25-year-old model Sasha Attwood.
      The pair met as teenagers at school in Solihull and have been on and off throughout their 20s.
      Emily, meanwhile, is believed to be single.
      She split from her last boyfriend Jude Taylor in August and later said: “I am single. Being single isn’t always a happy thing, but I definitely think it isn’t a bad thing.
      “And it shouldn’t be seen as something that’s shameful if you’re in your 30s and single.
      “As I say, being single isn’t always great, but sometimes it’s really great. So yeah, I’m fine.”
      Her famous exes also include One Direction’s Harry Styles, McFly’s Dougie Poynter and comedian Seann Walsh.
      Real laugh
      Speaking of Emily and Jack’s relationship, his pal said.
      “Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it.
      “They’ve become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he’s like a little puppy dog around her.
      “It’s very sweet. They have a real laugh together.”
      A friend later added: “They’re getting very close but obviously haven’t crossed a line.
      “Jack is very focussed on his career and Emily is a fun, popular girl who is incredibly busy work-wise at the moment.”
      Are Emily and Jack dating?
      Jack Grealish has reportedly enjoyed secret dates with telly star Emily Atack, The Sun exclusively revealed.
      Pals say the Man City midfielder, 26 has allegedly been calling Emily, 31, almost every day after the pair exchanged numbers in September 2021.
      They reportedly met once at Manchester’s five-star Lowry hotel on October 18 – ahead of City’s Champions League victory against Belgium’s Club Brugge – and later at the actress’s home in the capital.
      Describing their friendship as the “talk of the dressing room,” Jack’s pal explained that the pair have a mutual admiration for each other.
      The friend told the Sun: “Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit. “And for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
      “They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime.
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      Jimmy Greaves dead at 81: Tottenham & Chelsea tributes to England’s ‘greatest ever striker’ as footballer passes away

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      LEGENDARY pundit and footballer Jimmy Greaves has passed away aged 81, it has been confirmed.Greavesy, who was Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer, died at home on Sunday morning, the club confirmed.
      In a statement, Spurs said: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham’s record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen. Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning, aged 81.
      “Throughout his wonderful playing career, Jimmy’s strike rate was phenomenal.
      “His Spurs return was 266 goals in 379 appearances between 1961 and 1970 – 220 goals in 321 league games, 32 goals in 36 FA Cup ties, five in just eight League Cup ties and nine in 14 European matches.”
      It comes after Greaves suffered a stroke in May 2015 which had left him wheelchair-bound and with severely impaired speech.
      Read our Jimmy Greaves live blog below for the latest updates…
      PAYING TRIBUTE
      Tottenham legends Ossie Ardiles, Gary Mabbutt, Ledley King, Paul Allen, Martin Chivers, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Perryman and Graham Roberts were pitchside before Spurs’ Premier League clash with Chelsea to pay tribute to the late Jimmy Greaves.

      GOALSCORING MACHINE
      English footy legend Jimmy Greaves was one of the nation’s most prolific players, scoring a whopping 466 goals in 661 appearances.

      PAYING THEIR RESPECTS
      Tottenham will honour the late Jimmy Greaves with a minute’s silence before this afternoon’s match with Chelsea.

      SOUTHGATE PAYS TRIBUTE
      England manager Gareth Southgate has also paid his respects to the late Jimmy Greaves.
      He said: “Jimmy Greaves was someone who was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances.
      “I was privileged to be able to meet Jimmy’s family last year at Tottenham Hotspur as the club marked his 80th birthday.
      “My thoughts are with them and I know the entire game will mourn his passing.”

      GIANT OF THE SPORT
      Gary Lineker described fellow England great Jimmy Greaves as “possibly the greatest striker” this country has ever seen.
      Lineker added that Greaves was a true “giant” in the world of football.
      The Match of the Day host also paid tribute to the man behind the footballer by describing the striker as “charismatic, knowledgeable, witty and warm” person.
      More below:

      GREAVES’ WORLD CUP
      Jimmy Greaves enjoyed tremendous success throughout his career, but perhaps none of it compares with him being part of England’s 1966 World Cup -winning team.
      However, Greaves was sidelined from the competition after picking up an injury in the group stages and was replaced by Geoff Hurst, who turned out to be one of the Three Lions’ biggest hero.
      The legendary striker said years later: “I danced around the pitch with everyone else but even in this moment of triumph and great happiness, deep down I felt my sadness.
      “Throughout my years as a professional footballer I had dreamed of playing in a World Cup final.
      “I had missed out on the match of a lifetime and it hurt”
      GREAVES STATS
      Jimmy Greaves is one of the greatest players in the history of the game and the stats prove it.
      From his Chelsea debut in 1957 until his final game for West Ham in 1971, Greaves scored a whopping 422 goals in 602 appearances across all club competitions.
      The legendary striker scored 132 goals in 169 games for Chelsea, which means he boasted a phenomenal rate of 0.78 goals per game.
      Greavsie then netted 266 times during a scintillating nine-year stint at Tottenham and became the club’s all-time leading scorer.
      The former England international also registered 44 goals in just 57 caps for his national team
      THE BEST
      Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher called Jimmy Greaves the best goalscorer “we have seen”.
      Carragher also paid tribute to the legendary Saint & Greavsie show, which he described as the best ever football show.
      Greaves used to co-host a popular football show with fellow footballer Ian St John

      TRUE LEGEND
      Glenn Hoddle described fellow Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves as “a true legend of the game”.
      Hoddle tweeted: Such sad news this morning on Jimmy’s passing .
      “A true legend of the game , love and thoughts to all of Jimmy’s family”
      ARDILES STATEMENT
      Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles said fellow club legend Jimmy Greaves “epitomises” what Spurs are all about.
      Ardiles tweeted: “RIP Jimmy. Great player, great man. Very funny. Humble. Jimmy epitomises what Spurs is: “To dare is to do”…
      “”When you come to meet the great goalscorer in heaven it matters not if you win or lose but how you played the game”.
      “My prayers and thoughts with his family and friends”
      ARSENAL RESPECTS
      Arsenal are “deeply saddened” after hearing the news of Tottenham great Jimmy Greaves’ passing.
      The Gunners stated that their thoughts are with Greaves’ family and friends.
      Here’s what the north Londoners tweeted:

      MORE FROM FA
      The FA also paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves’ success in the FA Cup, a trophy he won twice.
      The statement read: “Greaves scored in their [Tottenham] 1962 FA Cup Final victory over Burnley at Wembley and while he didn’t score in Spurs’ 1967 Final victory over Chelsea, he was the competition’s top scorer in that season with six goals from his eight appearances.
      “In total, he netted a remarkable 42 goals in 57 appearances in the FA Cup during his career.
      “Following his retirement, Greaves became known to a new generation of football fans in his position as a TV presenter on the ‘Saint and Greavsie’ weekly magazine show.
      “Manor Park-born Greaves was awarded an MBE for his services to football in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list, alongside his former England teammate Ron Flowers”
      CHELSEA TRIBUTE
      Chelsea paid a touching tribute to club great Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves enjoyed major success at the Blues where he spent four years after earning promotion from the youth side.
      In total, the legendary centre-forward notched 124 league goals in 157 top-flight appearances for the west Londoners.
      The England international left Chelsea in 1961 for AC Milan

      FA STATEMENT
      The FA paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves’ long list of accomplishments.
      “We’d like to express our sorrow at the sad news of former England international and FA Cup winner Jimmy Greaves’ death.
      “The former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United striker was one of the most successful players of his generation and his passing at the age of 81 was announced today.
      “A member of England’s World Cup winning squad in 1966, he won a total of 57 caps and scored 44 goals for the Three Lions between his debut in 1959 and his final appearance in 1967.
      “That ratio makes him the fourth-highest goalscorer in England records and the only player to have scored six hat-tricks for the Three Lions.
      “He’s also Spurs’ highest scorer with 266 goals and the highest-scoring player in the top flight of English football, with 357 goals to his name”
      BECKHAM REACTS
      Manchester United great David Beckham paid tribute to fellow legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Beckham described Greaves as one of the players he loved watching in action when he was young.
      The former England international also stated he was one of his grandfather’s favourites.
      Beckham shared the following story on his Instagram:

      WEMBLEY PLANS
      England manager Gareth Southgate announced that England will pay tribute to the legendary Jimmy Greaves before their match with Hungary at Wembley Stadium next month.
      Southgate said: “Jimmy Greaves was someone who was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances.
      “I was privileged to be able to meet Jimmy’s family last year at Tottenham Hotspur as the club marked his 80th birthday. My thoughts are with them and I know the entire game will mourn his passing.
      “Jimmy certainly deserves inclusion in any list of England’s best players, given his status as one of our greatest goalscorers and his part in our 1966 World Cup success.
      “We will pay tribute to his memory at our home match with Hungary at Wembley Stadium next month. His place in our history will never be forgotten”
      MAN UTD TRIBUTE
      Manchester United paid tribute to football legend Jimmy Greaves.
      United shared Tottenham’s touching statement about their club hero’s passing at age 81.
      The Red Devils shared their condolences and described the former England international as an “all-time great of English football”.
      More below:

      UEFA STATEMENT
      UEFA shared a touching message following news of Jimmy Greaves’ death.
      The football governing body paid special respects by looking back at how Greaves helped Tottenham become the first English club to win a UEFA trophy in 1963.
      More below:

      TRUE LEGEND
      Tottenham superstar Harry Kane expressed his respect and admiration for fellow great Jimmy Greaves.
      Kane shared a picture of a meeting they had not too long ago and described him as a “true legend”.
      The England captain also said his thoughts are with his family and friends

      SHEARER TRIBUTE
      Newcastle great Alan Shearer paid tribute to fellow goalscoring legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves is remembered as one of the greatest strikers in the history of English football

      FERDINAND REACTS
      Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared his condelences to Jimmy Greaves’ family.
      Ferdinand tweeted: “Big loss to the footballing world.. sending my condolences to the Greaves family.
      “First autobiography I ever read! Inspiration”
      WRIGHT TRIBUTE
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright took to social media after learning of Jimmy Greaves’ passing.
      Wright described how he was urged to copy Greaves when he was a youngster and started his career.
      The former striker tweeted: “The first footballers name I ever heard from my teacher. ‘No Ian! Finish like Jimmy Greaves’.
      “May he rest in peace”
      WEST HAM STATEMENT
      West Ham have paid tribute to club legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves spent a year at the Hammers following a move from Tottenham in 1970.
      The west-Londoners issued the following statement:

      ENGLAND ISSUE STATEMENT
      England have released the following statement following news of legendary footballer Jimmy Greaves’ death:
      “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Greaves at the age of 81.
      “Jimmy was part of our World Cup-winning squad and scored a remarkable 44 goals in 57 games for the Three Lions.
      “All of our thoughts are with his family, friends and former clubs”
      NEVILLE TRIBUTE
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves.
      Neville shared a picture of Greaves and Ian St John to honour both of their memory.
      The defender issued the following tweet after news broke of his death:

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