Giggs to announce international retirement

Ryan Giggs is to announce his retirement from international football with Wales this afternoon.

Giggs to announce international retirement
Wed, 30 May, 2007 - 09:06
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Ryan Giggs will announce his retirement from international football with Wales this afternoon.

The Wales skipper will end a 16-year career with his country by playing his 64th international on Saturday against the Czech Republic in the Euro 2008 qualifier at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

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