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The former Manchester United star stands accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend at his home in November 2020, in addition to controlling and coercive behavior from December 2017.
Giggs will next attend a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 23 ahead of the trial date of January 24, 2022.
The 47-year-old was told the trial could last up to three weeks.