Former Manchester City fullback Benjamin Mendy's love of football still remains.

The Frenchman was cleared of rape and attempted rape by a jury at Chester crown court on Friday.

And on the weekend, after celebrating his freedom, Mendy was seen at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, for a kickabout with strangers.

An onlooker told The Sun: "Mendy turned up and asked some lads if he could join in.

"They couldn't believe it - getting to play against a Premier League star and a World Cup winner.

"He had a laugh and just enjoyed himself and was happy to shake everyone's hand at the end and sign autographs."

Mendy last played for City in August 2021.