Ryan Giggs wants to get back into football after domestic abuse charges against him were dropped. Earlier today (Tuesday), the former Manchester United footballer was found not guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Ms Greville and common assault of her sister, Emma Greville.
The case was dropped after Gigg's ex-girlfriend said she was unwilling to give evidence again. The 49-year-old was due to face a re-trial on July 31 after a previous jury could not agree on their verdicts.
Now sources close to the former Wales manager have said he wants to get back into football saying he has 'unfinished business with the game'. "His intention is to resume his managerial and coaching career," the source told PA. "The last three years his life has been put on hold but he’s a huge football man. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. "He's been found not guilty and wants to get back into the game.
He's football through and through." Prosecutors said it was 'no longer in the public interest' to pursue Giggs to trial. Kate Greville had 'indicated an unwillingness to give evidence again' at the re-trial, Manchester Crown Court heard today (Tuesday).
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