On Friday, archbishop of Cardiff Peter Smith and Saleem Kidwai, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales, were united in their condemnation of the attacks.

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"We need a squad of 22 players to compete, Mark is a welcome addition, " said Cardiff boss Peter Ridsdale.

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But Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has asked Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn to let the Championship clubs know if Chopra becomes available again.

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