Qatar World Cup 2022: Ryan Giggs has resigned as Wales manager on complaint of gender-based violence

The coach of Wales Ryan Giggs48 years old and accused of domestic violence, announced Monday through a statement that resigns from his post.

“After careful consideration, I will resign as manager of the men’s team of Wales with immediate effect,” said the former Manchester United player.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to manage my country, but it is better that the Welsh Federation, the group of coaches and players prepare for the World Cup with certainty, clarity and without speculation about the situation of their first manager., He added. .

Giggs is under the control of the court after being accused of being violent with his ex-girlfriend Kate Grevillethat he would denigrate, humiliate, mistreat and even isolate against his will, for three years, from December 2017 to November 2020.

November 1, 2020 would also be there beaten and assaulted Emma Grevillehis ex-girlfriend’s sister, although Giggs denies all allegations.

However, for this reason he no longer headed Wales to the European Championships a year ago, giving way to his assistant, Rob Page.

His trial, originally scheduled for January, is expected to take place in August.

“I do not want preparations for the World Cup to be influenced, destabilized or jeopardized by this affair”, justified Giggs, who assured that he intends to resume his coaching career “at a later time”.

Giggs was named Welsh manager in January 2018 and helped the team qualify for Euro 2020.

Ryan Giggs has played his entire career at Manchester United (963 games, 168 goals), a club he joined in 1991 at the age of 17, and has achieved an impressive track record, with 13 league titles and two Champions League titles. League, among other trophies.

He then took over as coach after David Moyes’ sacking in the 2013-2014 season and was subsequently assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years.

With information from AFP

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