Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
Summary
Wales did not qualify for the World Cup after losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-offs. Welsh football fans now face the question of which team to support during the tournament, with some considering countries connected to Welsh players or clubs.Key Facts
- Wales failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Some Welsh fans might support Bosnia-Herzegovina, the team that took Wales’ World Cup spot.
- Fans may also support teams with red kits or those with Welsh player connections.
- Swansea City and Wrexham clubs have players participating in the World Cup for New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, and South Korea.
- Fifa will pay clubs a share of £265 million for releasing players for the World Cup.
- Some players with past links to Welsh clubs, like Kenji Gorre (Swansea) and Leandro Bacuna (Cardiff City), are playing for other nations such as Curacao.
- The article suggests club loyalty or player connections as reasons for Welsh fans to pick teams to support.
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