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Bale wins Battle of Brexit as Wales dump Northern Ireland out of EU

The Real Madrid winger forced the only goal of a tense and evenly disputed match to send his side through to the last eight of a major tournament for the first time since 1958

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It was completely the opposite to the way the nations had voted two days ago. Northern Ireland had opted to stay in the European Union in the Brexit vote, while Wales had proportionally chosen to leave. But on the football field, it is Wales that remain at the Euros as Gareth Bale inspired a hard-fought win in Paris.