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Phil Blanche

Wales boss Craig Bellamy says he is ‘not a fan’ of Kazakhstan’s artificial pitch

Manager Craig Bellamy is perplexed by Wales having to play their World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan on an artificial pitch (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA)

Craig Bellamy says he does not understand why Wales are playing their World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan on an artificial pitch.

The Astana Arena was opened in July 2009 at a cost of 185 million US dollars and the 30,000-capacity venue is used to hosting major club and international football matches as Kazakhstan’s biggest stadium.

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