Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, while jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape.
The trial took place at Chester Crown Court since August, after 13 women made allegations against Mendy and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie.
City has issued a statement saying the club had noted the verdict.
"Given there are open matters related to this case, the club is not in a position to comment further at this time," City said.
The BBC reports Mendy covered his face with both hands, as the jury foreman repeated "not guilty" to the six counts.
The verdicts were delivered on Wednesday, but could not be reported until the jury finished considering the remaining two charges.
Mendy last played for City against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021 and was suspended by the Premier League club later that month, when he was arrested.
Reuters
