Giggs signs up for Indian futsal league

AFP, NEW DELHI: Welsh football legend Ryan Giggs will return to the pitch as a player in the inaugural Premier Futsal starting in India this week, the organisers announced Wednesday.
Brazilian star Ronaldinho and former AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo have also signed up for the event beginning in Chennai on Friday.
Giggs, 42, recently left his assistant manager’s role at Old Trafford following the arrival of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
“History waiting to be written! Ryan Giggs, Ronaldinho and Crespo are now part of the Premier Futsal family!” the organisers tweeted Wednesday.
The tournament, which is the latest franchise-based sporting competition in India, will see six teams with five players each lock horns in the indoor competition.

 

Giggs signs up for Indian futsal league

AFP, NEW DELHI: Welsh football legend Ryan Giggs will return to the pitch as a player in the inaugural Premier Futsal starting in India this week, the organisers announced Wednesday. Brazilian star Ronaldinho and former AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo have also signed up for the event beginning in Chennai on Friday. Giggs, 42, recently left his assistant managers role at Old Trafford following the arrival of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. History waiting to be written! Ryan Giggs, Ronaldinho and Crespo are now part of the Premier Futsal family! the organisers tweeted Wednesday. The tournament, which is the latest franchise-based sporting competition in India, will see six teams with five players each lock horns in the indoor competition.