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Cathy Owen

Grassroots football in Wales back on as FAW respond to cancellation criticism after Queen's death

Grassroots football in Wales will go ahead this weekend after a decision to cancel following the Queen' death was heavily criticised. Many parents were angered that football for children was cancelled on Saturday, when rugby matches were allowed to go ahead.

Even former Wales international Joe Ledley called the decision "nonsensical" saying that children needed routine and exercise to socialise.

He said on Twitter: "Children needs (sic) routine, they need exercise and they need to socialise. To cancel football for them this weekend is nonsensical & damaging. While grassroots rugby has been able to carry on as usual highlights the stupidity of that decision."

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