The final preliminary hearing, before Ryan Giggs faces trial for alleged assault and coercive behaviour, has been held at Manchester Crown Court.
Giggs was not required to attend the hearing which set out a timetable for trial.
Judge Hilary Manley said: "I have made the directions that I have, the trial is listed for August 8.
"The defendant's attendance was excused today but he is obviously aware of the trial date."
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Mr Giggs had recently announced that he would be stepping down from his position as Wales manager.
He has previously entered not guilty pleas to controlling behaviour of his ex-partner Kate Greville, assault occasioning actual bodily harm of Ms Greville, and assault by beating of her sister Emma Greville.
The trial begins on August 8 and could last up to two weeks.
