The former Manchester United and Wales midfielder, 43, has been locked in a lengthy court battle with Stacey, 39, over a share of his fortune, earned during a trophy-laden 24-year career.
Giggs’ seven-year marriage to long-term partner Stacey, with whom he shares two children, has weathered a series of potentially damaging storms, including his eight-year affair with younger brother Rhodri’s wife Natasha Lever. A six-month fling with Welsh TV personality Imogen Thomas, best known for an appearance on reality show Big Brother, was also exposed - despite the retired sportsman obtaining a gagging order.
His marriage to Stacey ended last April following alleged flirting with a waitress employed at George’s, the upmarket Manchester restaurant he opened in 2014.
The sun report that neither party will be in attendance when the decree nisi is granted at Central Family Court in London. 'The husband was a professional footballer,' said Mr Justice Cobb. 'He has a number of business interests, and has (had) a role in coaching and management.
'He played football nationally and internationally for many years, and has a high media profile. He is now 43 years of age.
'His marriage to the wife came to an end last year. The husband and wife have two children. This information is well known to the public at large.'
He added: 'This couple have a significant profile in the media, both nationally and internationally.
'That they are divorcing, and that their financial remedy proceedings are being pursued in the English courts, are pieces of information already in the public domain, and the publication of that information cannot legitimately be restrained by order.'
But he said it was 'appropriate' for hearings be to be staged in private.
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