Ryan Giggs may no longer be involved in football on a daily basis, but the former Manchester United star is still making headlines. This week, the 52-year-old was spotted enjoying a beach holiday in Barbados with his girlfriend Zara Charles. Photos published by the Daily Mail showed the couple spending time together in the Caribbean sunshine, taking a swim and relaxing by the sea near Bridgetown.
A Break from the Spotlight
The trip comes as football fans around the world continue to follow the FIFA World Cup. While several of Giggs’ former Class of 92 teammates remain closely connected to the game, Giggs appears to be enjoying some time away from the spotlight. The former Wales manager looked relaxed as he walked out of the ocean to join Charles, who was enjoying the warm weather alongside him. Reports suggest the couple are staying at the luxury Maddox Villa, a property known for its high-end accommodation on the Barbados coast.
Relationship and Family
For Giggs and Charles, the holiday is the latest chapter in a relationship that began in 2021. The couple welcomed their daughter, Cora, in November 2024. She is Giggs’ third child. He also has daughter Libby and son Zach from his previous marriage to Stacey Cooke. The pair have often shared glimpses of their travels together. Earlier this year, they spent time at a ski resort in France, posting photos from the trip on social media. Their latest Barbados getaway shows they are continuing to enjoy time together away from public attention.
Teammates Stay Busy
Meanwhile, several of Giggs’ former Manchester United teammates remain heavily involved in football. Gary Neville is working on television coverage of the FIFA World Cup, while Paul Scholes continues to discuss the sport through his podcast, “The Good, The Bad and The Football.” David Beckham is also busy with Inter Miami after the club’s recent success in Major League Soccer. Giggs, however, has not returned to a head coaching role since leaving the Wales national team in 2022.
Legal Matters and Low Profile
His departure came during a period when he was facing allegations involving his former partner Kate Greville and her sister Emma. The Crown Prosecution Service later withdrew the case, and a planned retrial did not go ahead after prosecutors ended proceedings. Giggs consistently denied the allegations throughout. The former winger has since kept a relatively low profile. Reports earlier this year suggested that plans for his induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame had been paused during the legal process. Despite his successful playing career, recognition has yet to follow.
For now, Giggs appears focused on family life, with football taking a back seat as he enjoys another break with Zara Charles.
