English FA Cup 1987-1988⢠Manager fears distractions at countryâs first major tournament since 1958 ⢠âIf the players have cabin fever, good; we have waited long enoughâ Wales will ban wags from their team hotel at Euro 2016. The presence of playersâ wives and girlfriends has been a thorny issue around major tournamentsâ¦
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The Independent » 5hWives, girlfriends and family members are banned from Wales' team hotel during the early stages of their Euro 2016 campaign, says Chris Coleman.
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