Ibra risks bets rap

RYAN GIGGS must learn from Chris Coleman’s mistakes and immediately put his own stamp on Wales, according to veteran Dragons star Dave Edwards.

Manchester United legend Giggs is preparing for his first game in charge as permanent Wales boss in China tomorrow.

Stalwart Edwards, 32, retired this month, following 43 caps in an 11-year international career.

The Reading midfielder’s service included three games at Euro 2016, when they made the semi-finals under Coleman.

But he recalled how Coleman toiled as Gary Speed’s successor, losing his first five games as he doggedly stuck to his predecessor’s approach.

Giggs has brought in Tony Strudwick as Wales’ head of ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is heading for trouble with the FA over his role with a new betting company.

The Manchester United striker is reportedly an ambassador for Bethard, which aims to become Europe’s leading sports betting brand.

The FA will closely scrutinise Ibrahimovic’s involvement to see if it breaches strict betting rules. If it does, the 36-year-old Swede (above) may face sanctions.

Players, as well as managers, coaches and club employees, are prohibited from betting on matches, transfers, managerial appointments, team selection or disciplinary matters.

The rules also forbid individuals from advertising or promoting any betting activity that they are prohibited from being involved in – and that’s where Swedish star Ibrahimovic might be treading dangerously.

Joey Barton is banned from playing until June 1 after placing 1,260 bets on matches.