Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales manager ahea
Ryan Giggs has resigned as manager of the Wales national team.Giggs stepped back from his role as Wales bo s, which he a sumed in 2018, in November 2020 after being arrested of suspicion of a sault. He was charged with a saulting two women by Greater Manchester Police in April 2021.The former Manchester United winger was
Sterling Shepard Jersey replaced by Robert Page for Wales campaign at the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, with the caretaker bo s since leading the teamto 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 a sault of a woman in her 20s, but his case was adjourned until August 8 due to a
Darius Slayton Jersey 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 announced on Monday he was stepping down toallow the team to prepare for the World Cup without any distractions.After much consideration, I am standing down
Saquon Barkley Jersey from my position as manager of the Wales mens national team with immediate effect, read a statement i sued by Giggs.It has been an honour and a privilege to managemy country, but it is only right that the FAW, the coaching staff and the players prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarification and withoutspeculation aroundthe position of their head coach.In the statement, widely reported by UK media, Giggs said: I do not want the countrys 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
Carl Banks Jersey 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 A sociation of Walessaid: The FAW places on record its gratitude to Ryan Giggs for his tenure as manager of the Cymru mens national team and appreciates the decision he has taken, which is in the
New York Giants Jackets best interests of Welsh football.The full focus of the FAW and the Cymru mens national team is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.