Wales boss Robert Page criticises 'crazy' choice of venue for Belarus qualifier

UEFA had to move the September 5 qualifier to a neutral venue with teams from the UK and the European Union unable to enter Belarus by air
Wales boss Robert Page criticises 'crazy' choice of venue for Belarus qualifier

Wales boss Robert Page says it is “crazy” for his side to play their World Cup qualifier with Belarus in the Russian city of Kazan. Picture: Nick Potts

Wales boss Robert Page has attacked the “crazy” decision to make his side play their World Cup qualifier with Belarus in the Russian city of Kazan.

UEFA had to move the September 5 qualifier to a neutral venue with teams from the UK and the European Union unable to enter Belarus by air due to sanctions against the Minsk government.

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