Giggs to captain British Olympic soccer team

Ryan Giggs will captain the Great Britain football team at the London 2012 Olympics.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2012 - 12:50

Ryan Giggs will captain the Great Britain football team at the London 2012 Olympics.

The Football Association announced this morning the Manchester United winger would lead the hosts’ bid for gold.

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