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Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE
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Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE

BBC Sport · Jun 12, 2026, 9:30 PM

Key takeaways

  • Cliff Jones was part of the first Wales squad to play in a World Cup in 1958
  • Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list.
  • Jones, 91, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Welsh football.

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Cliff Jones was part of the first Wales squad to play in a World Cup in 1958

Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list.

Jones, 91, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Welsh football.

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