Giggs, accused of mistreating his ex-girlfriend and removed from the Wales national team

Ryan giggs was this Friday set aside as coach of the national soccer team of Welsh, after being formally accused of mistreating his ex-girlfriend and having attacked another woman.

The former player of Manchester United, 47, will be tried next Wednesday for allegedly causing physical damage to Kate greville, his then partner, last November.

The coach will also defend himself against the accusation of having attacked another woman during the same incident. He also faces an additional charge for an alleged coercive behavior and controller between December 2017 and November 2020.

“I have complete respect for the legal process and understand the seriousness of the accusations. I am going to plead not guilty in court and I hope to clear my name, “he said. Giggs it's a statement.

The Football Federation of Wales, for its part, reported that “the decision of the Prosecutor's Office to file charges against Ryan giggs, coach of the men's national team “, after which he decided to remove him from the bench.

He is also a former player Robert Page, part of the team of coaches of the selection, will take the reins of the team for the next Eurocup, and will have Albert Stuivenberg as an assistant. “I want to wish Robert Page, the coaching staff, the players and the fans every success this summer at the Euro,” said Giggs.