The estranged wife of former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been granted a divorce at London's Family Court.

Stacey Cooke married Giggs in September 2007 and the couple have two children.

Her lawyer, James Brown, said she wished to finalise the divorce with as little attention on proceedings as possible.

"Mrs Giggs' primary focus has always been and will continue to be the welfare of her family," he said.

"Her only interest is bringing these events to as swift and amicable a conclusion as possible, so that she and her family can move on."

Giggs personal life hit the headlines in 2011 after it emerged he had an carried on an eight-year affair with his younger brother's wife.

The football star retired from Manchester United as a player in 2014, after making a record 963 appearances over 24 seasons for the club.

He also won 64 Welsh international caps.