It is also alleged he sent threatening emails to her friends and employers about the relationship, and was accused of turning up unannounced to her gym.

The former Manchester United and Wales star had arrived at Manchester Crown Court on Friday charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend and a second woma

Giggs, 47, is accused of allegedly assaulting ex Kate Greville, 36, at his home in Manchester on November 1 last year

"Sending constant unwanted messages and making constant unwanted calls to her and her friends when she tried to break off the relationship.

"After she had tried to break off the relationship, regularly turning up unannounced and uninvited at her home, workplace and gym."

Giggs arrived at court for his hearing on Friday, and a provisional trial date has been set for January 24 2022 - which is expected to last around three weeks.

It is instructive to note that the case made Ryan Giggs to be excluded from the Premier League Hall of Fame nominees.