Giggs has been on leave since November 2020 and is facing a domestic violence trial in Manchester on August 8. The 48-year-old former Manchester United player is accused of controlling and coercive behavior against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. Giggs is also accused of assaulting Mrs. Greville, causing her actual bodily harm, and of jointly assaulting her younger sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020. Giggs denied the charges and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial is set to last about two weeks from August 8. Robert Page led Wales to their first World Cup after Giggs’ 64-year absence. Page will be in charge in Qatar with Giggs deciding to resign. “It was an honor and a privilege to run my country, but it is right for Wales, the coaching staff and the players to prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarity and without speculation about their coaching position.” Giggs said in a statement. He said he intends to “resume my coaching career later”. The Football Association of Wales said it “recognizes the personal statement released by Ryan Giggs on June 20, 2022”. A brief statement read: “FAW expresses its gratitude to Ryan Giggs for his tenure as coach of the Cymru Men’s National Team and appreciates the decision he has made, which is in the interest of Welsh football. “The full focus of FAW and the Cymru Men’s National Team is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.”

Giggs’ statement in detail

After much thought, I am stepping down as coach of the Welsh national team with immediate effect. It was an honor and a privilege to run my country, but it is right for the Wales FA, the coaching staff and the players to prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarity and no speculation about their coaching position. As has been made public, I have pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges pending in the Manchester Crown Court. Although I’m sure of our litigation, I was hoping the case would have been heard sooner so I could resume my managerial responsibilities. Through no one’s fault the case has been delayed. I do not want the country’s preparations for the World Cup to be affected, destabilized or jeopardized in any way by the continuing interest in this case. I was lucky enough to enjoy some unforgettable moments during the three years I was on the national team. I am proud of my record and I will love these special moments forever. It was a pleasure to work with such renowned, senior professionals and it made me very proud to watch so many young players advance in the national team and flourish with the red colors of our country. I am excited and grateful to our passionate supporters who follow us around the world. Seeing almost 3,000 of our loyal, traveling fans in Baku for the European Championship qualifier against Azerbaijan made me appreciate the sacrifices people make to watch our nation play. I am sorry that we can not continue this journey together because I believe that this excellent group will make the country proud in our first World Cup since 1958. I would like to thank CEO Noel Mooney, Jonathan Ford’s predecessor, the FAW Board of Directors, and the many people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to help our national team and the support they have given me in this difficult time. period. my personal life. It is my intention to resume my coaching career later and I look forward to watching our national team next to you on the podium. Finally, I would like to wish the FAW players, staff and supporters every success in the World Cup and in the future. Thank you and best wishes. Ryan Giggs, who won 64 appearances in Wales as a player, succeeded Chris Coleman as coach. He had to win over many supporters who had questioned his commitment to the Wales affair during an outstanding career at Old Trafford. But Giggs did it as Wales – under the watchful eye of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey – qualified for Euro 2020, the second consecutive European Championship final. However, Euro 2020 was delayed by 12 months due to the coronavirus and Page, whom Giggs had appointed as his assistant in August 2019, ended up taking Wales to the finals last summer. The page was based on this project leading Wales to second place behind Belgium in the group stage of the 2020 World Cup qualifiers. Victories over Austria and Ukraine then secured Wales a place in the World Cup for the first time since reaching the quarter-finals in Sweden in 1958. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gareth Bale remained speechless after Wales qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Page recently revealed that his contract is valid for as long as Wales are in the World Cup, and Bale backed the former Northampton and Port Vale coaches ahead of this month’s Nations League match against Belgium. Bale said: “I think he is the long-term coach. I do not think there is a question in the locker room or from the fans. “He did an incredible job when he came in, in difficult conditions. Everyone has a great relationship with him. “I guess that’s why you achieve great things when your team is happy and your coach is doing well.”