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Ryan Giggs to MISS Wales' next three matches after having his bail extended amid investigation into alleged assault of his girlfriend... as Wales FA chiefs and Manchester United legend 'mutually agree' to keep him out of the spotlight

Ryan Giggs will be absent from the touchline for Wales’ next three matches after it was ‘mutually agreed’ he would not be involved in this month’s World Cup qualifiers.

The former Manchester United player was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm and assault in November. The 46-year-old, who denies the allegations, last month had his bail extended until May 1.

As was the case in November, his assistant Robert Page will take charge, ahead of two qualifiers against Belgium and the Czech Republic and a friendly with Mexico.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs will be absent for his side's next three matches
Giggs was absent for Wales' November games too after being arrested on suspicion of assault

The FAW statement read: ‘The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and Ryan Giggs have mutually agreed that he will not be involved in the upcoming international camp.