Does everybody deserve a second chance? Mason Greenwood is back on the football pitch, nearly two years after serious claims were made against him.
Fallen 'prodigy' given fresh start in Spain
Does everybody deserve a second chance? Mason Greenwood is back on the football pitch, nearly two years after serious claims were made against him.
What's happening?
The video is called "We love you Mason Greenwood". A young English footballer walks out to a round of applause from his new Spanish teammates. They hope he can help them become one of the best teams in the country.
But not everyone in Spain is happy to see the 21-year-old.
Mason Greenwood was once one of Manchester United's most promising young players. He first played in the premier leagueEngland's highest level of men's football. aged 17.
But then it all came crashing down. In January 2022, an audio clip was published online. It led to the player being arrestedStopped by the police and taken to a police station. and chargedFormally accused of a crime. with serious crimes, including assault and attempted rape.
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The charges were dropped by the police in February. Then Manchester United football club held their own investigationThe process of carefully looking into something to find the truth. . Last month, they said he would not play for the club again.
Mason Greenwood says he "made mistakes". But he also says that he "did not do the things I was accused of".
Now, Manchester United has loaned him to another team, Getafe. The boss of Getafe says the club can help Greenwood "recover his best level" and rebuild his careerA person's progress through different jobs over their lifetime. .
But not everyone is happy. A Spanish charity said the club was setting a "terrible example". While Getafe fans have welcomed Greenwood, others say players who have been accused of hurting women should not be allowed to play again.
Does everyone deserve a second chance?
Yes! Greenwood was never found guiltyResponsible for doing something wrong. of a crime. He is still a very young man. Everyone can change for the better. He should be allowed to build his career back.
No! Football clubs should send a message that they support women. This is much more important than a footballer's career. And Mason Greenwood is not a good role modelSomebody you can look up to for inspiration. .
Keywords
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
Arrested - Stopped by the police and taken to a police station.
Charged - Formally accused of a crime.
Investigation - The process of carefully looking into something to find the truth.
Career - A person's progress through different jobs over their lifetime.
Guilty - Responsible for doing something wrong.
Role model - Somebody you can look up to for inspiration.
Fallen ‘prodigy’ given fresh start in Spain
Glossary
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
Arrested - Stopped by the police and taken to a police station.
Charged - Formally accused of a crime.
Investigation - The process of carefully looking into something to find the truth.
Career - A person's progress through different jobs over their lifetime.
Guilty - Responsible for doing something wrong.
Role model - Somebody you can look up to for inspiration.