Benjamin Mendy reveals that Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez supported him financially during his trial for false rape allegations. The former Manchester City defender, acquitted of all charges, fights for wage compensation after being suspended without pay during legal proceedings
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has opened up about his financial struggles during the tumultuous period surrounding his trial for false rape allegations. In a witness statement submitted in his ongoing legal battle for compensation from Manchester City, Mendy disclosed that teammates Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez lent him money to help cover legal fees and support his family.
Mendy, who was acquitted of all charges, faced significant financial challenges after being suspended without pay during his trial. In his statement, he emphasized his desire to return to training with his team and expressed that it is only fair to be compensated for wages lost due to what he called a wrongful arrest.