Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has had all charges against him dropped.
The 21-year-old forward faced allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.
All three charges related to the same woman.
The decision to drop those charges was "not taken lightly", Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The investigation began just over a year ago, in January 2022. A trial date had been set for 27 November this year.
In a statement, GMP said "criminal proceedings" had been "discontinued by the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service)".
Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of public protection, said it was "only fair" that the force publicised the latest development given the "significant media coverage of this case".
She added: "The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
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"Despite the media and public's interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail."
Ms Kerr did however appeal to people who felt they were, or might have been, a victim, reiterating GMP's "commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls".
She continued: "An ever increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilising tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.
"If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don't let this case put you off asking for help."
Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, was suspended from playing or training with Manchester United.
Nike also suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with him, while Electronic Arts confirmed he had been removed from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.
