Lille make Giggs complaint

UEFA tonight confirmed they have received a protest from Lille about Ryan Giggs’ controversial winner in Manchester United’s 1-0 Champions League victory.

The French club have made a complaint about Giggs’ quickly-taken free-kick, claiming a violation of the laws of the game by the referee Eric Braamhaar, which led to the home side appearing to contemplate leaving the field.

A decision will be taken on Friday afternoon.

The European governing body had already announced it will investigate the incidents that marred the first leg of the last-16 tie in Lens, where French police were criticised by fans for being heavy-handed at the Stade Felix-Bollaert and tear gas was used during the match.