Friday, September 20

Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

By: Joan Camargo

The coach of the Wales National Team and former player of Manchester United , Ryan Giggs , pleaded not guilty to the accusations of domestic violence against a woman on November 1.

Giggs assured that he did not act violently against the alleged victim, who also assured that he had suffered isolation, humiliation, abuse and degradation for three years .

# MundoDeportes | Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to domestic violence allegations

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– Diario El Mundo (@ElMundoSV) April 26, 2021

According to British media, the technician’s behavior extended from December of 2017 until November 2020.

Faced with the accusations, Giggs was removed from the selection , who will not direct in the next European Championship, and will be replaced by former player Robert Page.

💥Giggs is accused of assaulting two women and will not coach Wales in the Euro 2020 🙌⚽️

The technician was released on bail and will appear on 28 April; pleaded not guilty in a statement. https://t.co/eaMUUzlfjL # Giggs | #Euro2020 | # Wales | pic.twitter.com/IvpnNDDnT0

– TUDNRadio (@TudnRadio) April 24, 2021

Giggs will have to return to court next 26 of May. The former player said in a statement released last Friday that he would plead not guilty to the accusations and that he would fight to clear his name.