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Wales duo backed to return stronger after penalty agony in World Cup play-off shootout loss

Wales will not be at this summer’s World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties on Thursday night

The Independent UK

The devastating symmetry of how Wales and Ireland missed out on 2026 World Cup

Both Wales and the Republic of Ireland were minutes from hosting a World Cup play-off final on Tuesday – only for near-post headers and penalties to be their undoing

The Independent UK

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.

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Craig Bellamy says Wales will ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup play-off loss

Bosnia and Herzegovina prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw following 120 tension-packed minutes at Cardiff City Stadium.

The Independent UK

Wales agony as Bosnia and Herzegovina win penalty shootout to end World Cup hopes

Wales’ hopes of reaching the World Cup were cruelly ended after Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the playoff semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Wales latest: Craig Bellamy gives update on future after devastating World Cup play-off loss

Wales’s World Cup dream is over after Bosnia and Herzegovina won on penalties on a dramatic night in Cardiff

The Independent UK

World Cup playoffs mean it’s crunch time for Gattuso, Bellamy and Potter

In today’s Football Daily: Get ready for some playoff thrills and spills

The Guardian - UK

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World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

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Craig Bellamy’s war-cry provides fuel for Wales’ World Cup dream – now it’s time for the fire

Wales host Bosnia and Herzegovina, chasing a second World Cup appearance in three-and-a-half years, and are ready to go ‘all out’ at a raucous Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night

The Independent UK

‘There won’t be any regrets’: Bellamy steels Wales for last World Cup push

Before their meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales’s head coach has urged his players to step up and embrace the occasion

The Guardian - UK

Craig Bellamy: Wales would be a ‘massive asset’ if they qualify for World Cup

Italy or Northern Ireland await the winners of Thursday’s play-off semi-final in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Wales chase World Cup dream in vital play-off against Bosnia as Craig Bellamy faces acid test

Wales will look to take a step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday

The Independent UK

'Don't know': Bellamy's frank admission on Katoa return

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has admitted for the first time he doesn't know if Eliesa Katoa will ever play NRL again after last year's brain seizures.

AAP

Bosnia and Herzegovina coach accuses Steve Cooper of dropping star player due to Wales play-off

Former Leicester and Nottingham Forest boss Cooper currently manages Danish outfit Brondby

The Independent UK

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‘Craig Bellamy hasn’t been afraid to go against who the fans or media think should be in the team. He’s working on the short-term and long-term success of Wales’ Ryan Giggs on what Bellamy brings to the Wales job

Giggs was in charge of Wales between 2019 and 2022

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Wales World Cup 2026 squad: Craig Bellamy's latest selection ahead of the March international break

The prospective Wales World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape ahead of a tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Northern Ireland or Italy - and there are some glaring omissions

AAP

Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne

Winless Brisbane have plenty to play for as they face Melbourne in a NRL grand final rematch but it's business as usual for coach Michael Maguire.

The Independent UK

Craig Bellamy: Wales cannot afford to lose Harry Wilson for WC play-off campaign

The in-form Fulham forward has scored 13 goals this season for club and country.

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The Independent UK

Wales fail in bid to convince England youth star to switch allegiance for World Cup play-offs

Ashley Phillips was absent from Craig Bellamy’s Wales squad as they prepare for next week’s World Cup play-offs

The Independent UK

Wales dealt significant injury blow ahead of World Cup play-offs

Wales will be without one of their most experienced players for this month’s World Cup play-offs

The Independent UK

Wales warned veteran striker Edin Dzeko could shatter their World Cup dream

Edin Dzeko turns 40 this week but still has ambitions of leading Bosnia and Herzegovina to this summer’s World Cup

AAP

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.

The Guardian - UK

Celtic set sights on Robbie Keane to succeed Martin O’Neill as manager

The Irishman is the favourite with Martin O’Neill’s interim role ending in the summer while Craig Bellamy and Jens Berthel Askou are also being considered

The Independent UK

Wales want Tottenham star to switch allegiance from England ahead of World Cup play-off

Ashley Phillips was born in England but has a Welsh mother and previously represented Wales at under-16 level

AAP

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.

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