Euro 2020 qualifiers: Giggs receives message of support from Ferguson

Wales manager Ryan Giggs was on the managerial seat for the biggest game of his career when Wales played against Hungary for the Euro 2020 Qualifiers. Giggs’ side had to ensure a win in this match in order to seal their spot for the prestigious event. And the team did not disappoint their boss, winning with a 2-0 scoreline.

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Ferguson wished Giggs before every match

The Welsh boss revealed to the media that before the match, he received a text message of support from his legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Giggs stated that he wished him good luck the other day for the game, which he always does. Giggs had played under Ferguson at United for many seasons.

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The win against Hungary means that Wales have ensured that they will play in Euro 2020 to be hosted by multiple European cities. It also means that Gareth Bale and his team would be able to emulate their last Euro heroics, where they reached up to the semi-finals. However,  they were knocked out by subsequent Euro Champions, Portugal.

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Welsh captain and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, on qualifying for the competition, reportedly said that the experience of qualifying for the Euros was massive. It was something that he had never done before and to do it again was impressive.

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Giggs won 13 Premier League titles along with two Champions League titles under Ferguson at United. However, he played down the significance of his own possible success as a boss. Giggs said that it was not about him. It was about the country as a whole. That experience in 2016 (whether you were involved, a fan at the games or watching on television) was amazing. If they could re-create that atmosphere, it would be fantastic. They have put themselves in a great position but that is all it is. He also stated that they needed to win the match to qualify and finish the job.