Gary Speed, manager of Wales’ football team, has died at the age of 42.
The Football Association of Wales announced the news on its website.
The statement read: “The Football Association of Wales are sad to announce the death of the national team manager Gary Speed.
“We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family. We ask that everyone respects the family’s privacy at this very sad time.”
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