(FILES) A file picture taken on August 16, 2010, shows Manchester United's English midfielder Paul Scholes (L) celebrating with team-mate Ryan Giggs during an English Premier League football match against Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester. Scholes on Tuesday May 31, 2011, announced his retirement from football with immediate effect and will join the club's coaching staff. The 36-year-old made 676 appearances for the club, winning 10 Premier League titles as well as two Champions Leagues and the FA Cup three times.