Mr Richards denied allegations by the defence that he had claimed to see the headbutt because he was ‘Roy’s mate’ and ‘stooge’

Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault.

Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault.

The former footballer won 81 England caps and made 455 appearances for Manchester United.

Ms Greville told the court that violence by Giggs was “not regular” and he would use aggression more as a form of control.

Prosecutors said the ex-footballer, who denies the charges, had a ‘much uglier and more sinister’ side to his character.

Jamie Arnold has denied racially abusing the former England and Manchester United player at a match in 2021.

The former Manchester United player is accused of controlling and coercive towards ex-girlfriend Kate Greville and causing her actual bodily harm.

Jamie Arnold has denied racially abusing the former England and Manchester United player at a match in 2021.