Soccer-Man charged with assault after allegedly slapping Grealish at Manchester derby


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/ File Photo

(Reuters) - A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault for allegedly slapping Manchester City winger Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday's 0-0 Premier League draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, British media reports said.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Tuesday that a man had been charged with assault and will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on July 14.

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