The 48-year-old former Manchester United star 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 real 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. Robert Page led Wales to its first World Cup after 64 years without Giggs. Page will be in charge in Qatar with Giggs leaving in the coming days. Robert Page led Wales to its first World Cup in 64 years (PA) The Football Association of Wales declined to comment, but the PA news agency was informed that Giggs “fought” for the decision. It is understandable that Giggs did not want his situation to be distracting as Wales prepare for their first appearance in a World Cup final since 1958. Giggs, who was appointed coach of Wales in January 2018, decided to resign after Wales beat Ukraine in the World Cup play-off final in Cardiff two weeks ago.