By: Writing
By: Writing
The soccer legend, Ryan Giggs , was removed as coach of the national football team of Wales , after having been formally accused of mistreating his ex-girlfriend and having attacked another woman.
The former player of Manchester United , will be tried next Wednesday for allegedly causing physical damage Kate Greville, her then partner, last November, indicated the agency EFE .
The coach will also defend himself against the accusation of having attacked another woman during the same incident.
Ryan Giggs was separated from his coaching position of the Wales national team and will not be in charge of the squad at the next European Championship due to accusations of gender violence against him. He must testify before the Court of Manchester and Salford next Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/F7KC00 ERLA
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Also faces an additional charge for alleged coercive and controlling behavior between December 2017 and November 2020.
“ I have full respect for the legal process and understand the seriousness of the allegations . I am going to plead not guilty in court and hope to clear my name, “Giggs said in a statement.
The Welsh Football Federation, for its part, reported that” has received evidence of the decision of the Prosecutor’s Office to file charges against Ryan Giggs , coach of the men’s national team ”, after which it has decided take him off the bench.
🔴 Ryan Giggs is accused of assaulting two women and will not go to the Euro 2020 🏆 https://t.co/plZSdTWpr8 # EuroTUDN | #EURO2020 | # TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/ZeVpAz0Gwb
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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 technical team, the players and the fans all the successes this summer at the European Championship ”, said Giggs.