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All three of Wales ’ Euro 2016 group matches are to be broadcast in the Welsh language on S4C , it was announced on Friday.

The terrestrial channel announced that Wales’ first venture into a major international tournament since 1958 will be available in Welsh on TV and on the broadcaster’s website.

It means viewers will be able to watch the coverage in Welsh from anywhere in the UK.

Chris Coleman ’s men begin their campaign on June 11 against Slovakia before facing Roy Hodgson’s England on June 16.

They conclude the group stage against Russia on June 20.

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The presentation team for the matches is yet to be confirmed but an S4C spokesman said: “The channel has a strong pedigree of broadcasting top international sports coverage.”

The news follows Wales’ historic Euro 2016 qualification campaign, which was also broadcast on S4C, and saw the side qualify for the tournament in France after finishing second in their group behind Belgium.

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Sue Butler, S4C’s sports editor, said: “We are delighted that football followers throughout the UK will be able to watch Wales’ Euro 2016 matches in Welsh.

“It is fitting that one of the great moments in Welsh sporting history is available in both its nation’s national languages.

“For S4C viewers the unforgettable journey continues having covered the Euro 2016 qualifiers with our highlights coverage.

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“We would like to thank broadcasters BBC and ITV for working closely with us to ensure that these matches can be enjoyed in Welsh.”

On December 28 the channel will also broadcast their documentary Y Daith i Ewro 2016: Allez Cymru! which looks back at the campaign’s most memorable and emotional moments on the pitch.

The channel has not yet confirmed whether, if Wales qualify for the later stages of the competition, it will broadcast those matches in Welsh.