Wales manager Ryan Giggs to miss Ireland match after being ‘questioned on suspicion of assaulting girlfriend’
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been questioned on suspicion of assaulting a woman after police were called to his home (David Davies/PA)
Ryan Giggs will not be involved in Wales’ upcoming international camp after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman.
The 46-year-old manager was arrested and later bailed over an alleged row with “on-off girlfriend” Kate Greville at his home, The Sun newspaper reported.
Wales play the United States in a friendly on November 12 before Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
“The Football Association of Wales and Ryan Giggs have mutually agreed that he will not be involved in the upcoming international camp,” said an FAW statement.
“Our agreed immediate priority is preparing the team for the upcoming international matches.
“Robert Page, with Ryan’s support, will take charge for the next three matches against the USA, Republic of Ireland and Finland supported by Albert Stuivenberg.”
A statement released on behalf of Giggs said he denied “all allegations of assault made against him”.
Wales were due to announce their squad on Tuesday morning for the three games.
But those plans were shelved on Monday night as news broke of Giggs’ arrest.
“The Cymru squad for these upcoming matches will be announced on Thursday 5th November,” the FAW said.
“The FAW will not be making any further comment at this current time.”
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been questioned on suspicion of assaulting a woman after police were called to his home.
Giggs, 46, was arrested and later bailed over an alleged row with “on-off girlfriend” Kate Greville, The Sun newspaper reported.
Two police cars were parked outside his house in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on Sunday evening following reports of a disturbance involving 36-year-old PR worker Ms Greville.
In a statement provided to The Sun, Greater Manchester Police said: “Police were called at 10.05pm on Sunday to reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s sustained minor injuries but did not require any treatment.
“A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault and section 39 common assault.”
Police added the arrested man was later released on bail pending further inquiries, said the newspaper.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) cancelled a press conference scheduled for Tuesday following what it termed an “alleged incident” involving Giggs.
Wales were due to announce their squad on Tuesday for the upcoming friendly against the USA and Nations League fixtures with the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
An FAW spokesman told the PA news agency: “The FAW is aware of an alleged incident involving the men’s national team manager Ryan Giggs.
“The FAW will be making no further comment at this current time.”
Giggs, who won 64 caps for Wales, had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
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