[Nathan2k7]

Reports claim the Wales skipper is expected to announce his retirement in an effort to extend his playing career at Manchester United.

The news is certain to come as a massive blow to coach John Toshack just three days ahead of Wales' crunch Euro 2008 clash against Czech Republic.

Toshack had hoped the United midfielder would continue his international career through to the 2010 World Cup.

But the 33-year-old has found the demands of club and international football tough after a gruelling season at Old Trafford.

 

[buqinu]

Giggs retiring from international football was the best news I heard in the past few weeks.

Now lets hope he wont get the same hassle from Man U's bigwigs when he comes to the next contract extension like he did last time. GOD (as he is known in my house) deserves to be at Old Trafford until he is 50!!!

Hail Ryan!