What's happened
Benjamin Mendy and Louis Saha Matturie are accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against young women.
Why it matters
The trial is significant because it involves a high-profile footballer and highlights the issue of sexual assault and rape in society.
What the papers say
The sources provide consistent coverage of the trial, with some differences in the details of the allegations and the witnesses' testimonies.
How we got here
The trial follows allegations made against Mendy and Matturie by multiple women. The trial is ongoing and the verdict is yet to be reached.
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