Ryan Giggs retires: The 10 best moments from the former Manchester United midfielder's career
Giggs announced his retirement from playing after he was appointed assistant manager to Louis van Gaal
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Your support makes all the difference.Ryan Giggs today announced his retirement from playing football and he will now become Manchester United assistant coach under Louis Van Gaal.
Giggs made a record 963 appearances for United, as well as 64 for Wales.
The 40-year-old is the most decorated player in English football, having won 13 league titles, four FA Cups and two Champions Leagues, among a haul that amounts to 34 trophies.
Giggs' last appearance for United came as a replacement for youngster Tom Lawrence in the last 20 minutes of the 3-1 win over Hull on 6 May.
However what were his 10 greatest moments? Click the gallery below to find out...
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: "Ryan Giggs has been one of the greatest players ever to wear the red shirt of Manchester United.
"What he has achieved will never be equalled in the English game."
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