Drug Charge Against Goalkeeper Keating Dropped

The court case against Manchester City and England goalkeeper Khiara Keating and her mother, both charged with possession of the Class C drug nitrous oxide, has been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Keating and her mother had pleaded not guilty and were granted unconditional bail after being charged in June 2023. Nitrous oxide was classified as a Class C drug in November 2023 in the UK, making possession for psychoactive use illegal, though other legitimate uses remain. Keating expressed relief at the charges being dropped and maintained her innocence. The 20-year-old, who has yet to debut for England's senior team, was recently selected for the national squad and earned the Women's Super League Golden Glove last season. The case's discontinuation comes just weeks before England's UEFA Women's Euro 2025 title defense.