The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs, who was found lifeless in his Manchester apartment on July 3, 2025, just weeks after the devastating loss of Liverpool star Diogo Jota in a car accident.
According to reports from The Sun and Manchester Evening News, the 54-year-old Welsh legend, considered one of United’s greatest-ever players, was discovered unresponsive by a friend at approximately 8:00 AM GMT.
Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene, with Greater Manchester Police stating there are “no suspicious circumstances” and suggesting a possible heart attack as the cause, pending a coroner’s report.
The news has left fans, former teammates, and the football community in deep shock, with tributes flooding social media.
Giggs, who made 963 appearances and scored 168 goals for United from 1990 to 2014, won 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and two Champions Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Known for his dazzling wing play and iconic goals, like his 1999 FA Cup semi-final winner against Arsenal, Giggs was a one-club man whose 114 assists and 162 Premier League goals remain club records.
His post-playing career included managing Wales and a brief stint as United’s interim manager in 2014, though legal issues in 2021-2022, from which he was cleared, tarnished his public image. Recently, Giggs had been working as a pundit and was linked with a potential coaching role at Wrexham, per Manchester Evening News.
The tragedy follows the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André in a car accident on July 3, 2025, in Spain, amplifying the grief across the football world. Gary Neville, Giggs’ former teammate, posted on X, “Devastated to hear about Ryan.
A brother on the pitch, a legend forever. My heart goes to his family.” United’s official statement read, “Ryan Giggs was the heartbeat of our club. His loss is immeasurable.” Fans on X are reeling, with @MUFCForever posting, “First Jota, now Giggs? Football can’t catch a break,” and @RedDevilsFan adding, “Giggsy defined United—RIP.”
United’s squad, already navigating tension with Ruben Amorim’s ban of four players from pre-season, now faces this emotional blow. The club plans a minute’s silence before their next friendly against Leeds United. Giggs’ death, alongside Jota’s, underscores a somber period for the sport, with the Premier League expected to honor both in upcoming matches.
