Ryan Giggs discusses his distress following his resignation as Wales manager and his absence from the Euros due to domestic abuse allegations.
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Jabbing a finger at the TV, Ryan Giggs mutters a curse, eyes filled with remorse as he recalls the heartbreak of missing out on managing Wales at Euro 2020. Five years ago, the legendary Man United winger took the reins of the Welsh national team, leading them to the tournament that was postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic. But just as the excitement was brewing, Giggs found himself in hot water.
Arrested on suspicion of assault in November 2020, the football mogul stepped down from his managerial role and faced trial in 2022. Cleared of all charges in 2023, Giggs was finally acquitted, his lawyer stating he was "deeply relieved" and had "always been innocent."
In an emotional conversation with ex-team-mate Rio Ferdinand, Giggs opened up about his frustrations. "It was heartbreaking. I mean, I was watching it on TV, jumping around the front room… then all of a sudden, I look at the TV, and it's all the staff and players jumping in the dugout, and I'm gone. Sat down and gone," Giggs confessed.
Ferdinand responded with a wry smile, "Should have been me," to which Giggs nodded, "Yeah, a bit of that." Giggs had stood down, but Wales was ultimately managed by his assistant, Rob Page, who took permanent charge after Giggs' resignation.
Despite the emotional turmoil, Giggs has yet to return to football management, focusing instead on his director role at Salford City, a League Two club he co-owns with former Manchester United team-mates. "It was a bit, yeah, a difficult time," Giggs concluded.
As of now, Giggs continues to comment on football, sharing opinions on player dynamics and endorsing potential managers, but his fans eagerly await his return to the manager's seat. Catch the full conversation with Ryan Giggs on Apple Podcasts and Spotify from 6am, Friday 25th April.
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Ryan Giggs has not returned to football management since his departure from the Wales national team role in 2020. His current status remains focused on observations and opinions rather than active participation in management roles.
While there has been no indication that Giggs is actively managing or coaching any football team, he continues to comment on football and endorse potential managers.
- Ryan Giggs, once a winger for Manchester United and the manager of Wales, expresses regret for missing Euro 2020 due to his resignation.
- In 2020, Giggs was arrested on suspicion of assault, prompting him to step down from the Welsh national team.
- The charges against Giggs were cleared in 2023, with his lawyer stating he was "deeply relieved" and had "always been innocent."
- Upon his resignation, Giggs' assistant, Rob Page, took permanent charge of the Welsh national team, while Giggs focused on his director role at Salford City, a League Two club.
- Giggs is currently providing commentary on football, sharing opinions on player dynamics and endorsing potential managers, but has not returned to active football management.
- Fans eagerly anticipate Giggs's return to the manager's seat in the football world, with his full conversation on the matter available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify from 6am, Friday 25th April.
- Beyond football management, the general news, crime and justice, sports, and European leagues, such as the Champions League, cover Ryan Giggs's resignation, trial, and recent commentary.
