Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Wales captain Gareth Bale said any sympathy with Ukraine will be forgotten on Sunday as he tries to lead his country to a World Cup for the first time since 1958. Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in an emotional encounter on Wednesday in their first competitive match since Russia's invasion to […]

Madrid (AFP) – Gareth Bale wrote a farewell letter to Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Welshman bringing an end to his nine-year spell at the Spanish club, where he said his "dream became a reality". Bale will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of June, with the 32-year-old yet to confirm […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for their World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine despite recent back trouble as they seek to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1958. The captain has made just two substitute appearances for Real Madrid since scoring both goals […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday said that Gareth Bale has written himself into the "history of the club" despite appearing set to leave at the end of the season. The 32-year-old's contract finishes this year, after a campaign in which he has only played four La Liga games and two […]

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Until Gareth Bale pulled up with cramp late in Wales' 2-1 win over Austria in their World Cup play-off semi-final, there was little to suggest this was a man desperately short of action for his club. Once again the Real Madrid forward was back to his brilliant best for his […]

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Gareth Bale said he will run into the ground for Wales as he dismissed criticism from Spain of his club form as a "waste of my time." Bale was at his brilliant best by scoring twice to take Wales into a World Cup playoff final with a 2-1 win over […]

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a 2-1 win over Austria in Cardiff on Thursday. Robert Page's men will face Scotland or Ukraine for a place in Qatar later this year after Bale rolled back the […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale has set his sights on leading Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years after declaring himself fit for the play-off semi-final against Austria. Bale missed Real Madrid's defeat against Barcelona on Sunday with a minor niggle, but the Wales captain is ready to face Austria […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale said he wants to round off "an incredible journey" by taking Wales to a first World Cup since 1958 as he prepares to win his 100th cap against Belarus on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward became the then youngest player to appear for his country in May 2006 when making […]

Kazan (Russia) (AFP) – Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick, including a 93rd-minute winner, as Wales fought back to beat Belarus 3-2 on Sunday in World Cup qualifying. The victory was Wales' second in three games in Group E and moves them up to third, one point behind the second-placed Czech Republic with a game in […]

London (AFP) – Wales captain Gareth Bale would back his players if they ever left the pitch in protest at racist abuse as the Real Madrid forward demanded serial offenders be kicked out of international football. The behaviour of fans is in the spotlight after Hungary supporters subjected England duo Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale is "ticking all the boxes" since returning to Real Madrid which is a boost for Wales ahead of their forthcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers said Welsh manager Robert Page. Bale is back in favour at Real under new coach Carlo Ancelotti — having been sent on loan to Tottenham Hotspur […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale has ruled out speculation he could have played his last match for Wales or even retire from football. The Welsh captain walked out of a TV interview after Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Denmark ended his side's run at Euro 2020 in the last 16. Bale said at the end of […]

Amsterdam (AFP) – Wales captain Gareth Bale said he was still proud of his side after a 4-0 thrashing by Denmark in the last 16 of Euro 2020, but refused to answer questions over his future. Bale, whose one-year loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid has come to an end, said after the […]

Amsterdam (AFP) – Gareth Bale is blocking out Denmark's new status as neutrals' favourites ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash in Amsterdam as he attempts to recreate Wales' magnificent run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Denmark overcame the emotional trauma of seeing Christian Eriksen suffer a cardiac arrest on the field during […]