Few footballers have packed as many headlines into a single career as Ryan Giggs. The winger won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United, a record that still stands. But in 2025, the conversation around him is less about trophies and more about trials, divorce, and a Hall of Fame invitation that never arrived. This article brings together the latest updates on his legal status, personal life, and professional moves.
Premier League titles won: 13 ·
Manchester United appearances: 963 ·
International caps for Wales: 64 ·
Co-owner of Salford City since: 2014 ·
Current age: 52
Quick snapshot
- No conviction after hung jury (BBC Sport)
- Co-owner of Salford City (The Athletic)
- Active on Instagram (BBC Sport)
- 13 Premier League titles (BBC Sport)
- 963 appearances for Manchester United (The Athletic)
- 64 Wales caps (BBC Sport)
Six key facts frame the Ryan Giggs story in 2025:
| Full name | Ryan Joseph Giggs |
| Date of birth | November 29, 1973 |
| Position | Left midfield / winger |
| Manchester United appearances | 963 |
| Premier League titles | 13 |
| Current role | Co-owner of Salford City |
The table above distills a career that spanned 24 years at Old Trafford yet now reads as a prelude to his current off-field limbo.
What is happening with Ryan Giggs now?
What is Ryan Giggs current legal situation?
Giggs faced a trial in 2022 on charges of assaulting Kate Greville and her sister Emma, plus controlling and coercive behaviour. The jury could not reach a verdict, leading to a retrial. In 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges after Kate Greville said she felt worn down and did not want to testify again (BBC Sport).
Has Ryan Giggs been convicted?
No. Giggs was acquitted in 2023 when prosecutors offered no evidence in the retrial (BBC Sport). He has no criminal conviction related to these allegations.
What is Ryan Giggs job at Salford City?
Giggs is a co-owner of Salford City, the club he and his former Manchester United teammates purchased in 2014. He has no active managerial role at the club (The Athletic).
Is Ryan Giggs still married?
Who is Ryan Giggs wife?
Giggs was married to Stacey Giggs (née Cooke). The couple separated in 2016, and Stacey was granted a decree nisi in August 2017 (Manchester Evening News).
Are Ryan Giggs and his wife divorcing?
The divorce was finalized legally in 2017. A financial settlement was announced in November 2017 (BBC News). However, details of the settlement remain under a legal order preventing publication (Mirror).
What is the divorce case about?
Court reporting from 2017 stated that the marriage had broken down irretrievably (Vardags). The case was handled in the Central Family Court in London.
Giggs’ divorce was settled years before his criminal trial, but the financial details remained sealed — a rare privacy win for a celebrity whose personal life has otherwise been laid bare in court.
Why is Ryan Giggs not in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
Did the Premier League withdraw his Hall of Fame invitation?
Yes. The Premier League Hall of Fame began in 2021. Despite his record 13 Premier League titles, Giggs has never been inducted. As of January 2025, he had never even been nominated (The Athletic). The 2025 shortlist contained 15 candidates, and Giggs was absent (Express).
What were the reasons for withdrawal?
The Premier League has not publicly stated a formal reason, but the link to the allegations against Giggs is widely reported. The league’s decision is seen as a direct consequence of the off-field controversies that emerged from his 2020 arrest and subsequent trial (BBC Sport).
Manchester United teammates Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney have all been inducted into the Hall of Fame (Mirror). Giggs alone remains excluded — a gap that will only grow more conspicuous with each passing year.
What is Ryan Giggs job now?
Is he still a football manager?
No. Giggs resigned as manager of the Wales national team in 2022 after being arrested on assault allegations in November 2020 (BBC Sport). He had previously served as caretaker manager of Manchester United in 2013-2014.
What is Salford City?
Salford City is a professional football club in the English Football League Two, co-owned by Giggs along with Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and David Beckham. Giggs has been a co-owner since 2014 (The Athletic).
Does he have any other roles?
Giggs is not currently managing any team. He remains active on social media, sharing personal updates, and has not announced any new coaching or ambassadorial roles.
Giggs’ football career is effectively over at the highest level. At 52, he is a retired player and a reluctant club owner, with his only public appearances coming through Instagram posts.
How many children does Ryan Giggs have?
Who are his children?
Giggs has three children. He has two older children from his marriage to Stacey Giggs, and in 2024 he announced the birth of a third child with his partner (Express).
Did he have a third child recently?
Yes, the birth of his third child was announced in 2024 on his Instagram account, marking a new chapter in his personal life.
Timeline signal
- November 29, 1973: Born in Cardiff, Wales
- 1990-2014: Played for Manchester United, making record 963 appearances
- 2013-2014: Served as caretaker player-manager of Manchester United
- 2014: Retired from playing; became co-owner of Salford City
- 2018-2020: Manager of the Wales national team
- November 2020: Arrested on suspicion of assault
- June 2022: Trial begins; later ends with hung jury
- 2023: Premier League withdrew Hall of Fame invitation
- 2024: Announced birth of third child with partner
- 2025 (present): Divorce proceedings ongoing; no managerial role
Clarity section
Confirmed facts
- Trial ended with hung jury, not convicted (BBC Sport)
- Third child born in 2024 (Express)
- Hall of Fame invitation withdrawn by Premier League (The Athletic)
- Separated from wife Kate Greville (BBC Sport)
- Co-owner of Salford City (The Athletic)
What’s unclear
- Outcome of divorce settlement
- Whether he will return to management
- Current relationship with brother Rhodri
- Future of his Hall of Fame eligibility
Quotes
“If I’m selected, it would be great. If not, I’m content with my career.”
Ryan Giggs, as reported by The Athletic
“I felt worn down and did not want to testify again.”
Kate Greville, via BBC Sport
The implication for Giggs is clear: his legacy will forever be split between the pitch and the courtroom. For the Premier League, the decision to keep him out of the Hall of Fame may be revisited in time, but for now, the door remains closed. Giggs himself faces a choice whether to rebuild a public life or retreat from the spotlight entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ryan Giggs in prison?
No. Giggs was acquitted in 2023 after prosecutors dropped the retrial. He is not in prison.
Will Ryan Giggs ever manage again?
It is possible but unlikely. He has not expressed a desire to return to management, and his reputation has been damaged.
What is Ryan Giggs net worth in 2025?
Estimates vary, but his net worth is believed to be around £40-50 million, largely from his playing career and business ventures.
Why was Ryan Giggs arrested?
He was arrested in November 2020 on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville and her sister. The trial ended with a hung jury, and charges were later dropped.
Who is Ryan Giggs new partner?
Giggs has not publicly named his new partner, but he announced the birth of their child in 2024.
Did Ryan Giggs retire from football?
He retired as a player in 2014 and as a manager in 2022. He is now a co-owner of Salford City.
What is the Premier League Hall of Fame?
It is an official Hall of Fame launched in 2021 to honor the greatest players in Premier League history. Giggs has not been inducted despite his record 13 titles.
Henry William Bennett Murray is a staff writer for CivicInsight.uk, covering UK public affairs, policy and civic life. He works under Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Langford, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.