Gareth Bale

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

Gareth Bale walks out of interview when asked about Wales future

Gareth Bale walked out of an interview when asked about his Wales future after a 4-0 defeat by Denmark knocked them out of Euro 2020

Ben Fisher at the Johan Cruyff Arena

27, Jun, 2021 @7:26 AM

Rodon, Bale and the dream of more famous Wales fridge magnet moments | Elis James

The achievement of reaching the last 16 must not be played down – this is a team who continue to find a way

Elis James

24, Jun, 2021 @4:00 PM

Wales’s party poopers demolish Turkey’s claims of home advantage | Louise Taylor

Watched by the presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan and a highly partisan crowd, Robert Page’s players refused to be cowed

Louise Taylor

16, Jun, 2021 @9:04 PM

Robert Page hails Gareth Bale’s courage after captain drives Wales to victory

Robert Page praised Gareth Bale after he recovered from a penalty miss against Turkey to help put Wales on the verge of qualifying for the Euro 2020 last 16

Ben Fisher at the Baku Olympic Stadium

16, Jun, 2021 @8:30 PM

Ramsey and Roberts sink Turkey to put Wales on verge of Euro 2020 progress

Aaron Ramsey’s superb first-half goal and a late one for Connor Roberts gave Wales a 2-0 win over Turkey despite Gareth Bale’s horrendous missed penalty

Ben Fisher at the Baku Olympic Stadium

16, Jun, 2021 @6:24 PM

Gareth Bale’s club star has waned but Wales captain remains pivotal | Ben Fisher

Bale is a quiet and inspirational presence who supports the young talents and seasoned professionals in the team

Ben Fisher in Baku

11, Jun, 2021 @6:00 PM

Gareth Bale maintains Ancelotti’s Real Madrid return will not affect his future

Gareth Bale said of Carlo Ancelotti: ‘He’s a great manager, I get on with him really well’ as he prepared with Wales before their last Euro 2020 warmup against Albania on Saturday

Ben Fisher

04, Jun, 2021 @4:31 PM