To Be Tried On Charges Of Violence, Ryan Giggs Decides To Resign From The Wales National Team Coach Chair

Ryan Giggs resigns as coach of the Wales national team. (PHOTO/INSTAGRAM @fawales)

JAKARTA – Ryan Giggs has officially stepped down as coach of the Wales national team. He will be tried on charges of violence against his ex-lover.

Giggs had previously been on leave since last November 2020 after two years in charge of The Dragons. The task was then taken over by Robert Page who managed to bring Wales to the first World Cup finals since 1958.

"After much deliberation, I am stepping down from my position as manager of the Wales national team," Giggs said as quoted by BBC Sport.

Giggs previously denied he was guilty of any charges of violence against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.

This action left Greville physically injured. In addition, Giggs also denied the attack on Greville's sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.

The trial was originally scheduled to take place last January but was postponed to August 8 due to a lack of courtroom. The trial will last a minimum of five days.

"It is an honor to coach my country but the truth is that the Welsh FA, coaching staff and players prepare for the tournament (Qatar 2022 World Cup) with certainty, clarity and without speculation surrounding their head coach position," said Giggs.

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has also released an official statement following Giggs' announcement. They respect the decision of the former Manchester United player.

Giggs' decision to step down from his post is in the best interest of Welsh football. "The full focus of the FAW and the Wales national team is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year," the FAW wrote.

At the Qatar World Cup, Wales were placed in Group B with England, the United States and Iran. The Dragons will play their opening game against the United States on November 21.