The footballer, a senior international, was arrested by police last week and has been suspended by his club as police continue their investigations. A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. The millionaire ace – also a regular player for his country – had his home raided by police and was arrested on Friday. The statement, from Greater Manchester Police, read: "Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences. They said: "The Club can confirm it has suspended a first-team player pending a police investigation.

Source: Daily Mirror July 19, 2021 21:11 UTC