UEFA slammed for 'pointless' game between Northern Ireland and Wales after crashing out of World Cup play-offs
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Khaled Mahmoud Sat, 28 March 2026 at 7:32 pm UTC·3 min read Brunt labels Cardiff clash 'ridiculous' The decision to proceed with a friendly fixture between two sides recently eliminated from major tournament contention has drawn the ire of Chris Brunt. Following Northern Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Italy in Bergamo and Wales' heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, the two home nations are slated to meet in a match that many believe should have been cancelled to protect player welfare.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Speaking on BBC Sportsound, the...