Ryan Giggs has fronted a video promoting International Women’s Day for an Asian betting firm, F168.
The former Manchester United winger appears in the clip as part of a commercial deal with the betting brand.
What happened?
Giggs says in a clip shared on his Instagram profile: “Today we celebrate the strength, beauty and achievements of women everywhere.”
He then encourages viewers to sign up to the gambling site, adding: “Don’t forget to have some fun and games at F168.”
Why it matters for Ryan Giggs
The 52-year-old has yet to rebuild his career in the game since domestic abuse claims were lodged against him in 2020.
Giggs was found not guilty of coercive or controlling behaviour in July 2023 after his ex-girlfriend declined to give evidence in a retrial.
He had been working as director of football at League Two Salford City and helping out on match days.
What comes next?
Giggs reportedly took a step back from day-to-day activities at the start of this season as he seeks a return to a full-time management position.
He led Wales to qualification for Euro 2020, played in the summer of 2021, during his time as Wales manager from January 2018.
Giggs had spells as both player-coach and interim manager at Old Trafford, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies with Manchester United.
The Premier League had initially planned to induct him as an inaugural Hall of Fame member but withdrew the invitation due to the scandal surrounding him.
Giggs’s lawyer, Chris Daw KC, told Manchester Crown Court: “The position is that he has always been innocent of these charges and there have been very many lies told about him.”
Giggs always denied the charges and said he was “deeply relieved” after being found not guilty.
He had been accused of assaulting his former girlfriend Kate Greville and her sister Emma in the same incident in November 2020.
Jurors initially failed to reach majority verdicts on the charges, but ahead of a retrial, Ms Greville withdrew her evidence.
Giggs’s public credibility was damaged by evidence in the case, which raised more allegations about his well-documented previous infidelity.
He is now seeking a return to football management, with his ambassador role for F168 a notable recent engagement.
Giggs’s career at Manchester United was marked by significant success, including three League Cups and four FA Cups.
His time at Old Trafford also saw him win two Champions League trophies.
Giggs is now looking to rebuild his career in football after a tumultuous period.
The former Manchester United winger is 52 years old and has a wealth of experience in the game.
He will be hoping to put his past behind him and focus on his future in football.
Giggs’s Instagram profile features the video promoting International Women’s Day.
The video is part of his commercial deal with F168.
Giggs is seeking a return to full-time management after being found not guilty.
He had been working as director of football at League Two Salford City.
Giggs led Wales to qualification for Euro 2020 during his time as manager.
He won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United during his playing career.