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Ryan Giggs and his younger girlfriend Zara Charles were seen taking a dip in the sea, after touching down in Spain for a romantic getaway.
The former Manchester United player, 47, has headed overseas with Zara, 33, and both were seen stripping off as they cooled off together in the sea.
The pair were seen kicking back while topping up their tans at a stunning cove they had come across while out and about, with Zara going topless as she headed into the water.
Holiday mode on: Ryan Giggs, 47, and his younger girlfriend Zara Charles, 33, were seen cooling off in a stunning beach cove while heading out and about in Spain after touching down overseas
Ditching her bikini top, the blonde was seen confidently making her way into the sea in a pair of striped bikini briefs.
Holding onto goggles in one hand, Zara, who appeared make-up free and wore her locks down, showcased her incredibly toned frame as she prepared for her swim.
The lingerie model was later joined by a shirtless Ryan, who was sporting navy swim shorts and goggles across his forehead.
Making the most of his time in the water, the sports star was seen swimming on his own as well as stopping to chat to his girlfriend.
Cooling off: Zara decided to go topless as she and former footballer Ryan hit the water together for a dip
Soaking up the sun: Zara ditched her bikini tops and was seen wading into the water in her striped bikini briefs
And relax: Ryan seemed content as he enjoyed an impromptu swim on the couple’s romantic break
Following their impromptu swim, Ryan and Zara were headed back onto the small sandy beach to gather up their things, with Ryan picking up a pair of grey slip-on shoes.
He threw on a pair of shades, while Zara slipped her feet into a pair of gold sandals.
Their beach outing comes after the couple were spotted making their way through Heathrow airport ahead of flying out to Spain.
It was previously reported that Zara was stopped by airport staff as she hadn’t been wearing a mask.
Vitamin sea: Ryan and his girlfriend – who is 14 years his junior – were seen making the most of the crystal blue water
Chilling out: Ryan wore a pair of clear goggles on his head as he kicked back in the waves
While Ryan made sure to wear a black face covering in the terminal, Zara chose to go without until she was reprimanded by staff and told to follow the regulations in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The couple’s trips comes after it was confirmed Ryan will go on trial early next year, after he was accused of deliberately headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her throughout their relationship – claims he denies.
His trial will take place in January 2022 at Manchester Crown Court.
Relaxed: The couple were seen indulging in a spot of R&R on their sun-soaked getaway
Content: Ryan and Zara were deep in conversation as they hung out together in the water
Fancy sea-ing you here: The pair took their time as they stopped to refresh from their trip down to the beach
Still got it: Ryan showcased his athletic frame while shirtless and sporting his swimwear
Going for it: Ryan was seen getting in some lengths as he worked up a sweat in the water
Ryan – who is the managed of Wales’ national football team – denies assaulting 36-year-old PR executive Kate Greville at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester on November 1.
He also denies hitting her younger sister, Emma, during the same alleged incident.
The former footballer has also been changed with controlling and coercive behaviour over his relationship with Kate, with prosecutors alleging the abuse lasted almost three years.
A hearing took place in May, confirming Ryan will go on trial on January 24.
Stunning: Zara showcased her modelling credentials as she hit the beach in her bikini
Drying off: The couple were seen gathering their clothes and shoes as they made their way back onto the beach
Balancing act: Ryan was seen trying to balance as he prepared to put his grey slip-on shoes back on
Ready to go: Zara protected her feet from the shingle as she slipped into a pair of stylish sandals
At his previous appearance in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court, three charges against Ryan were read out and he entered not guilty pleas.
Prosecutor Andrea Griffiths said there was a pattern of ‘controlling behaviour’ from the ex-United star between December 2017 and November 2020.
She added that Ryan ‘isolated’ Kate from her ‘work colleagues and friends’ and he subjected her to ‘degrading treatment’ designed to ‘keep her in the relationship’.
‘There was a fear of violence on many occasions… if she challenged him or tried to break away, there were threats of physical or professional harm,’ Ms Griffiths said.
Ms Griffiths, prosecuting, said the charges were too serious to be dealt with by the magistrates court and requested that the trial be sent to the crown court.
‘The crown says these matters are not suitable for summary trial and should be allocated to the crown court,’ Ms Griffiths said.
Care-free: The couple were seen enjoying their holiday after heading out to Spain from Heathrow airport days earlier
Rough start: The beach outing comes after Zara was reprimanded by airport staff for not wearing a mask in the terminal
Telling off: She was told to put on a face covering in adherence with regulations in place amid the coronavirus pandemic
Show of support: Their trip away comes as Zara has been supporting Ryan after it was confirmed he will face trail early next year after being accused of deliberately headbutting and controlling behaviour – allegations he denies
Ian Lewis, defending, said he did not have any submissions to make about where the trial should be allocated.
Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram directed that the trial should be heard at Manchester Crown Court.
Ryan was given bail on the conditions he cannot contact Kate or Emma Greville or go to any address where they are.
He met ex-partner Kate in 2013 after she helped to promote his Hotel Football venue that he launched with his former Manchester United teammate Gary Neville.
The duo went public with their relationship in 2018, when they headed on holiday to Italy together eight months after Ryan’s divorce from ex wife Stacey Giggs.
The pair divorced in December 2017 and finalised a £40million settlement after he cheated on her with model and Big Brother star Imogen Thomas during their 10-year marriage.
Following his split from Kate, Ryan found love again with lingerie model Zara who has ‘supported’ him through the charges.
Following his arrest in November last year, Ryan initially stood down from managing the Welsh nation team.
He was replaced by caretaker boss Robert Page, who managed the country’s team at the Euro 2020 championship finals this summer.
Court date: Ryan was told at a hearing in May that his trial will take place in January 2022 at Manchester Crown Court
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