Mason Greenwood is dropped from Fifa 22 as more teammates unfollow Manchester United star

Police have rearrested Mason Greenwood on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill, with the Manchester United star already accused of rape and assault. 

Detectives have been granted additional time to question the England striker who was first detained on Sunday.

The 20-year-old was arrested after distressing pictures and audio circulated on social media alleging he attacked an 18-year-old student.

Police said in a statement on Tuesday evening: ‘Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.

‘The suspect was detained in custody on Sunday  afternoon after we became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

‘He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow.

‘Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

‘Enquiries are ongoing and the victim continues to be offered specialist support.’  

Police have rearrested Mason Greenwood on suspicion of sexual and assault and threats to kill, with the Manchester United star already accused of rape and assault

It comes after the striker was removed from FIFA 22 in an update today. 

After a database update for all platforms including Xbox, PlayStation and PC, the Manchester United striker no longer features in the popular computer game for offline modes.

But his FIFA 22 Ultimate Team item is still active and can be swapped on the game’s FUT 22 transfer market, the Manchester Evening News reports.  

Meanwhile, United’s most high-profile players, including David de Gea, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba have appeared to unfollow Greenwood on Instagram, despite following other squad members.

Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Fred and Jesse Lingard are also among those not following the rising star, while club captain Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are in a group of 18 squad members who, so far, are continuing to do so.  

After a database update for all platforms including Xbox, PlayStation and PC, Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood no longer features in the popular computer game for offline modes 

But his FIFA 22 Ultimate Team item is still active and can be swapped on the game’s FUT 22 transfer market 

The images which circulated online appeared to show Greenwood’s alleged victim bloodied and bruised. 

Another post included a voice recording of a conversation between a man and a woman, dated October last year, which purportedly chronicled the woman being attacked. 

In the wake of the allegations, Nike – the world-famous sportswear giant – released a statement stating that they were ‘deeply concerned’.

It was also revealed their connection with Greenwood has been put on hold. 

A statement read: ‘We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.’