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Ryan Giggs steps down as Wales National team manager

Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs. | PHOTO: Getty Images |
  • Wales National team head coach Ryan Giggs has resigned from his position almost one and half years after taking back the position
  • The former Manchester United player took back the role in November 2020 which was the second time after resigning earlier that year
  • Giggs was first appointed to the role in 2018 and has helped the country clinch a FIFA Wolrd Cup 2022 slot

Ryan Giggs has once again resigned as manager of the Wales national team, SportsLeo reports.

Giggs stepped back from his role as Wales boss, which he assumed in 2018, in November 2020 after being arrested of suspicion of assault. He was charged with assaulting two women by Greater Manchester Police in April 2021.

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs during a former Wales National team match. | PHOTO: Getty Images |

The former Manchester United winger was replaced by Robert Page for Wales’ campaign at the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, with the caretaker boss since leading the team to qualification for the World Cup later this year.

Giggs was originally due to face trial on January 24 this year after being charged with causing actual bodily harm to a woman in her 30s and common assault of a woman in her 20s, but his case was adjourned until August 8 due to a lack of court space.

The 48-year-old has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges, as well as to one count of controlling and coercive behaviour.

He stated on Monday he was stepping down to allow the team to prepare for the World Cup without any distractions.

“After much consideration, I am standing down from my position as manager of the Wales men’s national team with immediate effect,” read a statement issued by Giggs.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to manage my country, but it is only right that the FAW, the coaching staff and the players prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarification and without speculation around the position of their head coach.”

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs is facing assault charges and it is the main reason for his resignation as Wales manager. | PHOTO: Getty Images |

In the statement, widely reported by UK media, Giggs said: “I do not want the country’s preparations for the World Cup to be affected, destabilised or jeopardised in any way by the continued interest around this case. I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some unforgettable moments during my three years in charge of the national team.

“I am sad that we cannot continue this journey together because I believe that this extraordinary group will make the country proud at our first World Cup since 1958.

“It is my intention to resume my managerial career at a later date and I look forward to watching our national team alongside you in the stands.”

In a separate statement, the Football Association of Wales said: “The FAW places on record its gratitude to Ryan Giggs for his tenure as manager of the Cymru men’s national team and appreciates the decision he has taken, which is in the best interests of Welsh football.

“The full focus of the FAW and the Cymru men’s national team is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.”

Nathan Sialah is a journalist by profession with interest in politics, sports, cryptocurrency and human interests with 5 years experience in Radio and Digital Journalism. This has helped Sialah develop a responsible approach to any task he undertakes or any situation that he is presented with.

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