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Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Giggs gets playful on the bass-heavy tune Gorgeous
Giggs is back with the bass-heavy track, 'Gorgeous'. The rapper playfully spits on the tune: 'Baddies in my car look gorgeous / And we're going my yard, big fortress." The tongue-in-cheek track follows the deeply personal '11th of May', titled after his birthday, the song saw Giggs get real on "grown-man truths". Giggs commented: '11th May was me out with the kids and the dog, (the family), and then Gorgeous is the night after when I've dropped the kids off at their mums and I'm ready for a few drinks.' A statement regarding '11th of May' read at the time: 'No gloss, no gimmicks – just grown-man truths, laid bare in that unmistakable baritone. It's a slow burn of a track, where reflection hits heavier than the beat…this is Giggs holding a mirror up to himself and daring us to look too.' Giggs' last studio album was 2023's 'Zero Tolerance'. The record featured the track 'Mandem' with jailed rapper, Diddy - who is currently on trial for sex trafficking - plus Dave, 21 Savage, Popcaan and more. It marked his first project since the 2020 mixtape 'Now or Never', which featured Meek Mill, Ray BLK and Ghetts. In October, meanwhile, Giggs hooked up with former Migos star Quavo on the track 'Big In Da Game'.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Giggsy spurs United on
HE'S won virtually every single club and individual honour in the game. He is the most decorated footballer in the history of the English game and one of the most decorated of all time. StarSport caught up with footballing legend Ryan Giggs who was in Kuala Lumpur to promote the Manchester United vs Asean All-Stars match on May 28. Q: You've been to Malaysia quite a few times now. What's your favourite food? A: The first trip was before 2000, I think it was 1995. I've had quite a bit of the local food in Malaysia, but I have to say, I have a soft spot for satay. It's not too spicy. In fact, on the flight over, I had some satay. (Giggs arrived in Kuala Lumpur after a 36-hour flight and transit). The team have lost 18 league matches this season, a run of form not seen since the 1970s. What do you attribute this malaise to? I think it's an accumulation over time, over the last eight or nine years with recruitment and obviously the change of managers as well. You have a manager who comes in and likes a player and then you have a different manager coming in who doesn't, and these players from different regimes cost a lot of money. And then you have a team of players that can't play the manager's system and just aren't used to winning. They do not have that feeling of consistency and that winning feeling. So, yes, it's a difficult time. I've no doubt we will be back. It's just a matter of time. You were an integral part of the Class of 92, which had top figures like Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Steve Bruce. Do the youngsters, such as Chido Obi, Harry Amass have big characters to guide them? It's hard to know without actually being on the training ground or around the team. I think you've good, good, pros in the team, but like you just mentioned when I came into the team, there were Bryan, Steve, Mark (Hughes), Brian (McClair), Peter (Schmieichel) and Paul. Yeah, just so many characters but winners as well. They wanted to win the small-sided games, they wanted to win in training every day, and I came into that environment. I had to elevate my game, my performances, my consistency to their level, otherwise I would have fallen away, and so it's very difficult to compare eras but I was lucky that I came into that kind of environment. But now it's a different era and mentality, it's a different world really, but somehow you need to get that togetherness, because I agree, you need the young players coming through and aspire to be like the older players. From the Busby Babes in the 1950s to your era with Fergie's Fledglings, United had paraded youngsters. Do you see that continuing? I mean, I do, but it's difficult because they're coming to an environment where instantly, the pressure is on and every game for Man United is big anyway. It seems at the moment there's a lot of criticism, and it's not easy for a young player to come into that environment. And when you're not winning, your confidence goes, you maybe do not do things that you did in the youth team or the reserves, so it is difficult but like I said, we'll come back, but at the moment it is difficult for a young player to come into the team because of the lack of consistency. Your last competitive match was 11 years ago. You must miss it, you're still relatively young and still as good looking. (laughs) Yeah, you know what I obviously played until I was 40 and I was in the team at 17. At that time (in 2014), I had done everything, and I was ready for the next stage of my career, but I think you do miss it. You miss the big games, the Champions League, and also training. Football's the best job in the world going, playing with some of your friends and yes, so I miss that. How do you keep yourself fit? You still look fit. Difficult, I think the main thing is just watching your diet. When you play, you've always got an excuse to maybe not eat the wrong food or have too many beers or wine, but now you don't have that excuse anymore, so you know, you can indulge, you can have a few drinks. But it's just mainly concentrate on what you eat, really, and I've always been pretty disciplined with that. And also, yeah, I like to play paddle, I like to play five-a-sides still, I'm lucky I don't have injuries, I don't have bad knees, no aching joints, so I'm still able to exercise at a pretty high level. Interview Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.—AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star. You turned to yoga at your peak in 90s, 2000s to maintain your flexibility. Do you still do it? No, that was the hardest thing that I did, and I did it purely because it was good for me and my career. My injuries got less. My availability for games and training became more, so yoga was good for me, physically, spiritually and mentally. But it was hard, and I am not flexible. I don't like it, and now I'd rather play golf or paddle or five-a-side, rather than do yoga. Your last managerial job was in 2022 (in Wales) and at Salford City. Is there a similar role for you in near future? Yeah, I hope so. I mean, I loved my time with Wales and working as Louis Van Gaal's assistant with United (in 2014) and I'm still relatively young as a coach, so yeah, I still have aspirations to be a manager. I feel I've got a lot to offer. I've got the UEFA Class A coaching licence. I did that while I was still playing. I got my pro licence where you can coach or manage anywhere. While I was still playing, I was preparing myself for the next step. So yeah I'm ready to go. As a United fan, my favourite goal of yours was the one you scored in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal. What's your favourite? Yeah, I enjoyed that goal so much. It was a good goal but also the occasion itself. I've scored many goals where I dribbled but probably none that was more important than that one against Arsenal. The winning goal makes a difference and it was a good goal as well. Of the many goals and trophies in your career, which was the best? Could it be the 1999 treble? I think growing up as a United fan and not winning the league for so long, that first one was extra special (referring to United's first league title after 26 years in the 1992-93 season) and it gave us the confidence to build from that. Especially the year before when we lost to Leeds, so narrowly, I was so disappointed, and I couldn't wait to get back in pre-season the next year. And so, when we eventually won the league playing Blackburn at home, the whole stadium was buzzing with your friends and family there, that was a real special trophy. Fast forward to the MU of the present. They will play Europa League final on May 22 (tomorrow) against Tottenham Hotspurs. Your thoughts? Class act: Giggs in full flow during his prime. It's a strange one because we've been so poor in the league but so good in Europe. In fact, we're the only unbeaten team in any European club competition this season. I don't know if it's Ruben's tactics (manager Ruben Amorim) or if it's the players or an escape from the domestic game troubles they've been having because they just seem to be embracing it and enjoying it. Of course you need a bit of luck like the late drama we had against Lyon, but yeah, the team look really good in Europe. It'll be a tough game because Tottenham have had better results against us the last few years but I always fancy us against Spurs. Is it true or is it one of those urban legends that Sir Alex (manager) comes into the dressing room before every Spurs game and goes, 'Lads, its only Tottenham.' Hahaha. It was said a few times. Roy Keane (captain) said it, Sir Alex said it. I think historically, when we went to White Hart Lane, they'd always had, (Glenn) Hoddle, (Paul) Gascoigne, (David) Ginola, these sort of flair players, but they didn't have a Roy Keane or a bit of steel so historically, we always enjoyed playing them. They enjoyed it too but they lacked the steel that we had. I always enjoyed playing against Tottenham because it was a good game and we usually won. You've played many friendlies, against Malaysia too, how did you view a match like this during pre-season? Yeah, I think it's the overall experience really of where you're going rather than the game, because it's very difficult with the humidity and the heat to train properly and the game obviously is going to be hot and it's the end of the season. I think it's more of the experience of coming to another country, seeing the fan base and interacting with the fans. And just trying to enjoy yourself really, trying to get out and see Kuala Lumpur if you can.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Young 'uns get unforgettable experience with Devils legend Giggs
Valuable pointers: Ryan Giggs coaching a young player during a special football clinic. PETALING JAYA: It was a morning to remember for a group of young footballers at Do Arena, Lalaport, as Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs took to the pitch to share not just his skills, but his stories, values and wisdom. The iconic Welshman spent time with budding talents from the KDH Academy, leading a special football clinic for boys and girls aged 10 to 12 at Lalaport in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. For the aspiring players, it was more than just a training session – it was a rare chance to learn from one of the greatest wingers the game has ever seen. Amid drills, laughter, and high-fives, Giggs was in his element – encouraging, advising, and inspiring the next generation, both on and off the pitch. 'Manchester United have always had a history of young players rising through the ranks,' said Giggs. 'But you also need experienced senior players to guide them. At 17 or 18, the one thing young players often lack is consistency.' Giggs, who rose to fame as a teenage prodigy under Sir Alex Ferguson, spoke candidly about the challenges young talents face today, especially in highly competitive environments. 'Sometimes you're in and out of the team. Winning builds confidence, but the Premier League demands top-level performance every week, every minute. If you drop off, you get punished. That's the reality.' He also praised the development of young players in European competitions, noting their maturity and ability to rise to big occasions especially Barcelona's 17-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal. 'In Europe this season, they've been brilliant – showing maturity and consistency. The next step is to bring that same level to the domestic league, which is the harder part. It's about raising the quality every single day in training. 'That's what we had during my time – every session was tough, so matches became easier.' The clinic was held in conjunction with the upcoming Maybank Challenge Cup 2025, and served as a fitting tribute to grassroots football – reminding everyone that the journey of a champion often begins with moments like these. For the kids at Do Arena, a morning with Ryan Giggs wasn't just about football. It was a lesson in work ethic, resilience, and what it truly takes to reach the top.
Daily Express
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Footballers can't afford to stay still, says Ryan Giggs
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025 By: Amardeep Gill, FMT Text Size: Ryan Giggs coaching Malaysian children during his visit to Malaysia to promote Manchester United's match with the Asean All Stars on May 28. Kuala Lumpur: Footballers must not think they have 'made it' after they break into their club's senior team, says Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, the most-decorated player in English football. Footballers should never sit back after making their senior debut. There is always something for them to improve on and better themselves, he said. Advertisement 'Not only is it hard enough coming up against the opposition but also you have young players wanting your place, coming up behind you, like I was, hungry to get into the team. 'So you can't stand still and you always have to improve,' he said in an interview with FMT. 'Never in my whole career, even in my 30s, did I ever think that I'd made it. I always thought that there was something that I could learn in training, something that I could learn in the games.' Considered one of the best wingers in football, Giggs made his senior debut with United in 1991 and made a club record of 963 appearances before retiring in 2014. Advertisement He is currently in Malaysia to promote a match between United and the Asean All Stars for the Maybank Challenge Cup 2025 on May 28 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Asked about the necessary qualities needed to be part of United's senior squad and remaining in it, he said breaking into United's first XI was easy but keeping one's place was difficult. Certain qualities were needed: hard work, personality, confidence, and also a willingness to keep improving, he said. Free flowing football Giggs said he is not a fan of the systematic approach to football, in which players take fewer risks. Such an approach sees players constantly keeping the ball and not going anywhere, or seeing a winger passing back when facing their opponent, he said. While a systematic approach meant it was much harder to break down the opposing team's defence, Giggs said 'that's just not my game.' 'I was always brought up with (the philosophy of) taking the defender on 10 times. You might get tackled nine times, but you'll win the game at the 10th attempt. And that was always my mentality.' Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Man Utd icon Giggs trains young Malaysian footballers
KUALA LUMPUR: The budding Malaysian footballers have never experienced anything like this before — a rare gig by Ryan Giggs. The Manchester United legend held an inspiring and exciting coaching clinic for them at Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre today. The special clinic, held in collaboration with the Kim Do Heon (KDH) Academy, saw Giggs doing drills and quick shooting sessions with more than 30 kids. Former national Under-23 head coach E. Elavarasan was also present as part of the KDH Academy. He described the event as a significant step in exposing Malaysian talent to global football culture. "I think it was very good for us because at least we have an opportunity to get one international star to come and train our boys," said Elavarasan. KDH CEO Jay Kim, who is a South Korean, said he is hopeful that the experience will leave a lasting impression on the young Malaysian footballers. "Of course, we are huge Manchester United fans. We remember Park Ji Sung, who used to play for our national team and later joined United, so to have Giggs here is a dream. "Giggs is still considered one of the most gifted players, and to have him training our students is something special," said Jay. The KDH Academy, which has around 1,600 to 1,700 students across Malaysia, is looking to expand to 10 locations by next year. Currently they are located in Mont Kiara, Ampang, Kuching, Bukit Bintang City Centre, Bukit Jelutong and Bandar Utama. The KDH academy trains children from various age groups, and is increasingly recognised for producing talent for Malaysian clubs.
