{
  "id": 10060171,
  "title": "Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bellamy-eyes-more-history-against-wounded-denmark",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T20:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmeq88152w8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Craig Bellamy, Wales' head coach, has a storied history with Denmark, and his team is seeking to capitalize on it once again. In 1998, Bellamy scored the winning goal in an 87th-minute header, ending a seven-game winless streak for Wales against Denmark. This victory rescued manager Bobby Gould's position, and former striker Iwan Roberts believed it saved the team. Bellamy, however, had a different recollection, stating that he received criticism from his teammates. Despite this, the game remains one of the happiest moments of his career.\n\nA decade later, Bellamy delivered another significant win against Denmark in a friendly match. In 2008, he scored the winning goal in the 77th minute, securing a surprise victory for Wales. The coach praised Aaron Ramsey's debut, while Bellamy emphasized that the Danish goalkeeper conceded a crucial save.\n\nWith both countries struggling in their respective Nations League A campaigns, this match is crucial for both sides. Denmark lost their opening game to Norway, while Wales remains winless since November 2022. Neither side has won since beating North Macedonia last year, and Denmark has not won since their World Cup play-off victory. As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, Bellamy remains confident that Wales can secure another positive result against their historic foes.",
  "summary": "Craig Bellamy reflects on his memorable moments against Denmark as his Wales side bid to topple the Danes in the Nations League on Sunday (17:00 BST).",
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        "title": "Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bellamy-eyes-more-history-against-wounded-denmark-10072591",
        "published": "2026-09-26T20:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}