Ryan Giggs Cleared of Charges, Reflects on Wales Exit

Ryan Giggs, former Manchester United and Wales manager, reflected on his heartbreak over missing out on leading Wales at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup after resigning due to assault allegations. Giggs had guided Wales to qualification for Euro 2020 but watched from home as Rob Page managed the team through the tournaments. The allegations led to a trial, but the charges against Giggs were dropped in 2023, clearing him of all accusations. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Giggs described this period as a 'very difficult time,' but emphasized he was not concerned about being excluded from the Premier League Hall of Fame. He stated that his motivation had always been team success, not personal accolades. Since stepping down as Wales manager, Giggs has not held another coaching role.