By George Ramsay, CNNFormer Wales international footballer Ashley Williams is facing a disciplinary hearing for his alleged behavior during a junior soccer match, the Manchester Football Association told CNN. According to the BBC, Williams, who played for Everton and Swansea City in the Premier League and made 86 appearances for Wales, has been accused of confronting an opposition coach during an Under-12s football game involving his son in Manchester. “Following an investigation, Mr Williams has been charged by Manchester FA with an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 — Improper Conduct (including violent conduct and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour),” Manchester FA said in a statement. It added that Williams has responded to the charge by requesting a personal hearing. CNN has contacted Williams’ representatives for comment and did not receive a response, but a spokesperson for the 38-year-old told the Daily Mail: “Ashley had been assaulted and was defending himself.

Source: CNN October 14, 2022 18:02 UTC