• Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson shows off his Manager of the Year trophy alongside Ryan Giggs, recipient of the Young Eagle of the Year.
    Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson shows off his Manager of the Year trophy alongside Ryan Giggs, recipient of the Young Eagle of the Year.
  • Ryan Giggs runs between Eisa Rashed (L) and Amer Abdulrahman during the London 2012 Olympic Games men's football match between Britain and the UAE at Wembley Stadium in London. AFP
    Ryan Giggs runs between Eisa Rashed (L) and Amer Abdulrahman during the London 2012 Olympic Games men's football match between Britain and the UAE at Wembley Stadium in London. AFP
  • Giggs is pursued by Liverpool's Dominic Matteo. Photo: RTRUWT
    Giggs is pursued by Liverpool's Dominic Matteo. Photo: RTRUWT
  • David Moyes speaks to Giggs during a training session. AFP
    David Moyes speaks to Giggs during a training session. AFP
  • Giggs is challenged by Nigel de Jong of Manchester City in 2010. Getty Images
    Giggs is challenged by Nigel de Jong of Manchester City in 2010. Getty Images
  • Giggs celebrates after Manchester United beat Blackburn in 2011. Reuters
    Giggs celebrates after Manchester United beat Blackburn in 2011. Reuters
  • Giggs on the ball against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final replay on April 14, 1999, when h scored one of his most memorable goals. Photo: Action Images
    Giggs on the ball against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final replay on April 14, 1999, when h scored one of his most memorable goals. Photo: Action Images
  • Giggs celebrates with Gary Neville after winning the Premier League in 2008. Reuters
    Giggs celebrates with Gary Neville after winning the Premier League in 2008. Reuters
  • Giggs celebrates with teammates as they lift the Premier League trophy in 2008. Reuters
    Giggs celebrates with teammates as they lift the Premier League trophy in 2008. Reuters
  • Giggs in the dugout during his brief spell as Manchester United manager, against Norwich City at Old Trafford in April 2014. AFP
    Giggs in the dugout during his brief spell as Manchester United manager, against Norwich City at Old Trafford in April 2014. AFP

In pictures: Ryan Giggs through the years as he calls it a career


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Ryan Giggs announced his retirement on Monday to take up a position as Louis van Gaal’s assistant at Manchester United. Take a look at Giggs through the years with United.