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Man City's Mendy charged with seventh count of rape

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April 3, 2021 file photo, Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy looks on during their English Premier League soccer match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. [AP]

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged with an additional count of rape in addition to earlier charges of rape and sexual assault, British media reported on Tuesday.

Mendy, 27, has now been accused of eight offences against five women, which includes seven counts of rape.

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