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Football: Accused of domestic violence, Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales coach

In turmoil for several months, the coach of the Wales football team Ryan Giggs, accused of domestic violence, announced on Monday evening June 20 that he was resigning from his post.

“After careful consideration, I am stepping down as manager of the Wales men’s national team with immediate effect.”Ryan Giggs, 48, said in a statement.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to lead my country, but it is better for the Welsh FA, the coaching staff and the players to prepare for the World Cup with certainty, clarification and without speculation around the situation. of their head coach”he specified.

The legendary former Manchester United winger was arrested in November 2020 after a violent argument with his partner, Kate Greville and placed under judicial supervision, accused of behavior of control and bodily violence against his partner and assault on the sister of the latter. Although he denies the accusations, he has since stepped down from the Welsh squad, making way for his former assistant Rob Page. His trial, originally scheduled for January, is expected to be held in August.

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In the “interests of Welsh football”

“I do not want the country’s preparations for the World Cup to be affected, destabilized or endangered in any way by the continued interest around this matter.”added Giggs. “I intend to resume my managerial career at a later date and I look forward to watching our national team alongside you in the stands”he specified.

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Giggs was appointed Wales manager in January 2018, helping the team qualify for Euro 2020. As a player, he won thirteen Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with Manchester United. He began his coaching career at Old Trafford, taking over as temporary manager at the end of the 2013-14 season after David Moyes was fired, before working as Louis van Gaal’s assistant for two years.

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) responded to his resignation by saying in a statement that “of his gratitude to Ryan Giggs for his tenure as manager of the Cymru Men’s National Team and appreciates the decision he has made, which is in the best interest of Welsh football”.

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