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Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

Summary

Aaron Ramsey, the captain of the Wales national football team, has been excluded from the squad for the World Cup play-offs due to not being with a club and injury issues. Wales will play against Bosnia-Herzegovina in March, and the winners will advance to the finals against either Italy or Northern Ireland.

Key Facts

  • Aaron Ramsey, aged 35, is not included in the Wales squad for the World Cup play-offs.
  • Ramsey has not belonged to a club since leaving Mexican team Pumas in December and hasn't played since September 2024.
  • Injuries and lack of recent playing time have kept Ramsey from playing for Wales since September 2024.
  • If Wales wins the play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, they will face Italy or Northern Ireland to qualify for the World Cup.
  • Defender Ben Davies and striker Kieffer Moore are both out due to injuries.
  • Fulham's Harry Wilson may captain Wales in Ramsey's and Davies's absence.
  • The play-off winners will join Group B of the World Cup with Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.

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