Ryan Giggs’ private life ‘involved a litany of abuse’, court told

Giggs denies using controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Football hero Ryan Giggs was an idol on the pitch but an abusive “gaslighter” of his ex-girlfriend in his private life, a court heard.

Behind his public persona the former Manchester United and Wales international footballer, accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend, had a “much uglier and more sinister side to his character”, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.