Gareth Bale

Bale continues to lead by example in Wales’ push for 2022 World Cup | Ben Fisher

The interim manager Robert Page gave credit to their home support but knows it will take more than that to win their playoff final

Ben Fisher

25, Mar, 2022 @5:32 PM

Gareth Bale brings main character energy to Wales’s victory over Austria | Barney Ronay

Robert Page picks an attacking lineup for Wales’s win or bust World Cup playoff and his leading man dazzles on centre stage

Barney Ronay at Cardiff City Stadium

24, Mar, 2022 @11:10 PM

Bale and Ramsey take on final World Cup mission of enthralling Wales era | Barney Ronay

The two veterans remain the team’s outstanding dual threat as Wales aim to defy history against Austria in Cardiff

Barney Ronay

24, Mar, 2022 @8:00 AM

Gareth Bale insists he is in ‘very good shape’ for Wales’s World Cup play-off

Gareth Bale said he could play for the duration of Wales’s World Cup play-off final against Austria in Cardiff

Ben Fisher

23, Mar, 2022 @4:55 PM

Ramsey and Bale not undercooked for Wales World Cup play-off, insists Page

Robert Page has insisted Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey will be ‘fighting fit’ for Wales’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria next week

Ben Fisher

16, Mar, 2022 @12:32 PM

Biles and Stokes show sport can lead positive social change | Cath Bishop

Attitudes are changing, away from winning at all costs and a focus on medals, towards compassion and care

Cath Bishop

27, Dec, 2021 @8:00 AM

Gareth Bale hopes Wales can draw on past heartbreak to reach World Cup 2022

Bale is set to earn his 100th cap against Belarus on Saturday, with Wales looking to secure second spot in qualifying Group E

Ben Fisher

12, Nov, 2021 @5:34 PM

‘That was the shift to superhero’: Gareth Bale as he reaches 100 Wales caps

Teammates recall the most memorable of the forward’s 99 appearances before landmark match at home to Belarus

Interviews by Ben Fisher

11, Nov, 2021 @8:00 AM

Manchester City and Gareth Bale speak out against biennial World Cup

Gareth Bale said: ‘I don’t like every two years for a World Cup,’ while Edwin van der Sar has warned players will leave the pitch because of racism

Sean Ingle in Geneva

07, Sep, 2021 @6:03 PM

Gareth Bale warns Wales to take Estonia seriously in World Cup qualifier

Gareth Bale has warned Wales they must take Estonia seriously after his hat-trick helped them to dodge an embarrassing defeat against Belarus in World Cup qualifying

Ben Fisher

07, Sep, 2021 @2:55 PM

Gareth Bale hopes fresh start at Real Madrid proves boost for Wales

Gareth Bale has said he was reaping the rewards of a better environment at Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti, as Wales prepared for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Belarus

Ben Fisher

04, Sep, 2021 @12:13 PM