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Newly hired Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has insisted he never meant to "downplay the issue of violence against women" by previously coming out in support of a player who was charged with offenses including attempted rape.

In his first interview since joining the north London club, Roberto De Zerbi said he "didn't mean to take a stance" over the controversial former England star.

Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for his comments about Mason Greenwood in his first interview since being appointed Tottenham head coach.