Wales put Giggs behind them and keep faith in Page with 4-year deal

September 13 - After a long wait and following the official resignation of manager Ryan Giggs, Wales have fully committed to Robert Page to lead the country, handing him a four-year contract.< /p>

Page was Giggs' assistant but temporarily took charge of the team in November 2020 when Giggs stepped down after being arrested and later charged in an assault case brought against him by his former girlfriend.

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Page, in Giggs' absence, guided the country to the second round of Euro 2020 and then qualified for a first World Cup since 1958, when they beat Ukraine in a a dam in June.

Wales also qualified for the Nations League top tier under Page. In Qatar, they will face England, USA and Iran in the group stage.

Page had a contract with Wales which expired at the end of the 2022 World Cup, but it has now been extended to carry him through Wales' Euro qualifying campaign 2024 and until the 2026 World Cup.

“There is no greater honor than coaching your national team and I look forward to the challenge that the next four years will bring, starting with our first World Cup in 64 years,” said Page.

"It's an exciting time for Welsh football and I hope we can do the country proud in November and continue our success by qualifying for other major tournaments in the future."

Giggs' fortunes were not so glorious. Giggs, 48, has denied headbutting his ex-partner Kate Greville at his home in November 2020, and has also denied any controlling or coercive behavior.

Last month, jurors were released last month after failing to reach a verdict following his initial four-week trial. Crown prosecutors have since decided to retry the case with a date set for a jury trial in July next year.

The former Welsh and Manchester United legend has maintained he is innocent of the charges against him.

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