RYAN Giggs has been spotted soaking up the sun with his new girlfriend in Portugal ahead of his trial next month.
The ex-Man United ace was seen walking in the sand and frolicking in the sea during a day out at the beach with Zara Charles.
The 48-year-old goes on trial next month accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 37.
He is also accused of using coercive behaviour towards his ex as well as assaulting her sister when the trial, delayed from January due to a backlog of cases, starts on August 8.
Wearing a white T-shirt and navy shorts, Giggs could be seen hauling a bundle of towels in one arm as he eyed up a spot to set up camp.
He then fumbled in the water as he battled to stay afloat on a large inflatable.
Giggs resigned from his post as Wales manager last month having been on leave since November 2020.
He said in a statement at the time: "After much consideration, I am standing down from my position as manager of the Wales men's national team with immediate effect.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to manage my country, but it is only right that the Wales FA, the coaching staff and the players prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarification and without speculation around the position of their head coach."
He added: "I have pleaded not guilty to the criminal accusations being heard at Manchester Crown Court.
"Whilst I am confident in our judicial process, I had hoped that the case would have been heard earlier to enable me to resume my managerial responsibilities. Through nobody's fault the case has been delayed.
"I do not want the country's preparations for the World Cup to be affected, destabilised or jeopardised in any way by the continued interest around this case."
