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A UK court on Tuesday heard the ex-girlfriend of former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs tearfully recount years of "aggressive" and manipulative behaviour by the footballer at his trial for assaulting and coercively controlling her. On the second day of the high-profile trial, the jury watched footage of a police interview with Giggs's former partner, Kate Greville, given in November 2020 after police were called to the couple's home following an incident.  At times tearfully, she described what she called a "pattern" of controlling behaviour and said it had driven her, at one point, to feel suicidal. Giggs, 48, who until recently served as coach of the Wales national team, was sitting in the dock at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday. He denies the charges, which could lead to a five-year jail term. The jury has heard that Giggs subjected his former partner to a "litany of abuse, both physical and psychological", revealing a "sinister side to his character". Greville, 36, … [Read more...] about Ryan Giggs Assault Trial: Ex-Girlfriend Details ‘Red Flags’ | Football News

Will Levis enters Year 2 as Kentucky football's starting quarterback after transferring from Penn State last February , and he has seen his name atop early 2023 NFL Mock Draft projections . Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops , however, told reporters this week as UK opened fall camp that Levis has handled the expectations properly. "I have no issues with that because he is very motivated," Stoops said, when asked about "the hype" around Levis. "He's very driven, just with his own ability." The 6-foot-3, 232-pound Levis completed 233 of 353 passes (66%) for 2,827 yards and 24 touchdowns to 13 interceptions as a junior and first-year starter during Kentucky's 2021 season. He rounded out his production with nine rushing touchdowns in 13 games. "Well, it's fantastic," Stoops said of Levis. "He's a great leader, starting with his own work ethic. One of our first principles in leadership is lead yourself, and he certainly does that well. Then he has the impact to … [Read more...] about Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops: QB Will Levis ‘very motivated’ entering season amid NFL Mock Draft hype

Yan Dhanda says he is proud of the explosion in interest in British South Asians in Football after he took a stand following comments made by former FA chair Greg Clarke in 2020. Clarke resigned as FA chair after making a series of remarks before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee, which included saying "if you go the IT department at the FA, there's a lot more Asians than there are Afro-Caribbeans. They have different career interests". Clarke, who apologised and accepted his remarks were "unacceptable", also stepped down from his roles with UEFA and FIFA. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Swansea midfielder Yan Dhanda spoke to Sky Sports News of his dismay at Greg Clarke's comments in front of MPs - which led to his resignation - and said the mistreatment of South Asian people in football is often swept under the carpet South Asian-led supporters' groups affiliated to the Fans for Diversity campaign expressed … [Read more...] about Yan Dhanda: Former Liverpool youngster proud to take a stand for British South Asians in Football

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers... THE SUN Arsenal are looking to offload eight players, including record signing Nicolas Pepe, to pay for their summer signing spree. Leicester City are holding firm on their £85m valuation of Chelsea target Wesley Fofana as the Blues prepare a £200,000-a-week deal for the defender. Josko Gvardiol looks like being a hot property in the closing month of the summer window, with both Chelsea and Man City keen on the RB Leipzig defender. Trending Transfer Centre LIVE! De Jong, Sesko, Cucurella latest Papers: Pepe one of eight players Arsenal looking to sell after spending spree Man Utd hold talks with RB Salzburg over Sesko Is it finally Saliba's time at Arsenal? Henderson's Liverpool evolution: From unwanted to club heartbeat Perisic jokes about 'cheap' FPL price and how Modric helped him move to Spurs Will Sancho thrive under Ten … [Read more...] about Arsenal look to offload eight players including Nicolas Pepe after spending spree – Paper Talk