Man Utd star accepts libel damages

Manchester United star Tom Cleverley accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages today over a claim that he “badgered” a girl for sex.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2011 - 11:42

Manchester United star Tom Cleverley accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages today over a claim that he “badgered” a girl for sex.

The 22-year-old midfielder brought High Court proceedings against News Group Newspapers over a story in The Sun in August which left him “extremely upset and embarrassed”, said his advocate, David Price QC.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

England v Uruguay - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

Thomas Tuchel names four centre-backs ahead of Harry Maguire in pecking order

'We know we're African champions': Senegal parade Afcon trophy in defiance

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Hallgrímsson insists Coleman shouldn't let age stand in way of featuring at Euro 2028

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: London Place: Manchester Place: Shipley Place: West Yorkshire Person: Tom Cleverley Person: David Price Person: QC Person: Justice Person: Tugendhat Person: Price Person: Cleverley Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: High Court Organisation: News Group Newspapers Organisation: News Group

<p>Junya Ito scored Japan’s late winner. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA</p>

Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

READ NOW

Man Utd star accepts libel damages

Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

Sport

Latest

Sport

Man Utd star accepts libel damages

Continue reading for €5

Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read