Benjamin Mendy has returned to football after two years out of the game.
The former Manchester City and France defender came off the bench for Lorient as a second-half substitute against former Ligue 1 side Monaco.
Mendy, 29, was accused of sexually assaulting two women at his £4m mansion,
He was acquitted after three hours of deliberation by a jury at Chester Crown Court in July.
He came on as a substitute for Lorient in the 71st minute of their game on Sunday.
