The decision comes to put an end to a 16-year-career playing 64 matches with Wales.

Skysports.com announced that the 33-year-old player wants to focus on his Manchester United career specially that Wales’ hopes of reaching the Euro 2008 are all but gone after their last 1-0 defeat against Ireland.

The decision comes to hit hard the plans of Wales manager John Toshack who needed Giggs’ experience and leadership to help his teammates reach the World Cup 2010.