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John Jones

Cardiff pub makes U-turn on decision to ban English fans from watching Wales v England World Cup game

A Cardiff pub has reversed its decision to ban English fans from watching Tuesday night's huge World Cup fixture between Wales and England.

O’Neill's, on the corner of St Mary Street and Wood Street in the city centre, had announced on Monday that it had taken the decision to exclude England fans from the venue due to the expected “extreme levels of passion and support” that would be displayed during the game, with the two sides meeting for the first time ever at a football World Cup.

The popular Irish pub said they wanted to create a "safe atmosphere" for Wales fans, adding that the venue would become a "home fan zone" for the evening, with English fans barred for "the safety and comfort of all our team and guests".

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