​To protect his back before the game that Wales will play in the company of Iran on Friday, the star Gareth Bale has decided to give up his passion for virtual golf, writes Le Figaro.

Gareth Bale at the 2022 World Cup in QatarPhoto: Javier Garcia / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Gareth Bale refused virtual games in the Welsh training camp

His passion for golf is no longer a secret. The Los Angeles FC player installed a golf simulator at the national team’s training camp in Qatar.

Although he didn’t get to enjoy the actual golf courses in Qatar, the Daily Mail reports that the hotel where the Wales team is staying has a poker room, which is less back-straining than golf.

Wales drew with the USA in the opening match of Group B, which also includes England and Iran.

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