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Wales overcome Turkey to put one foot in last-16

Wales took a massive step towards the knockout stage of Euro 2020 by beating Turkey 2-0 in Baku.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Gareth Bale and Wales reached the semi-finals in 2016

Bale cautious on Wales' chances of repeating Euros run

Wales captain Gareth Bale insists his side are under no pressure at Euro 2020 to emulate their success at the tournament five years ago.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

Can Gareth Bale produce some magic again to fire Wales?

Young guns & old stars - 5 to watch at the Euros

There's bundles on talent on show with the prospect of a new wave of talent capturing the imagination this summer. We've picked out a few to keep an eye on - and a couple of other old dogs for the hard road who might just produce one more big kick.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

Gareth Bale says Wales are 'realistic' ahead of the Euros

Wales 'realistic' but full of confidence, says Bale

Gareth Bale admits Wales will carry a dose of realism as the Dragons seek to replicate their Euro 2016 success this summer.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester will come back fighting next season

Rodgers reassures fans he is staying at Leicester

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers insisted he will not be leaving this summer after seeing his side's season end in Champions League heartbreak.

Soccer • 23 May 21

Brendan Rodgers' side finished fifth for the second successive season

Spurs rally to deny Leicester Champions League place

Gareth Bale scored twice and Harry Kane claimed the Premier League Golden Boot as Tottenham handed down Champions League heartbreak to Leicester with a 4-2 victory.

Soccer • 23 May 21

Gareth Bale helped Spurs come from behind to beat Aston Villa

Mason team talk key to Spurs victory, says Bale

Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale said caretaker manager Ryan Mason's halftime team talk had given them the platform to take control their Premier League game against Southampton and emerge with the 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

Gareth Bale celebrates the victory with match-winner Daniel James

Bale thrilled with Welsh 'heart and desire'

Gareth Bale praised Wales' "heart and desire" after Daniel James' late header gave them a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over the Czech Republic in Cardiff.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

'My plan is to go back, that's as far I have planned'

Gareth Bale planning to return to Madrid in the summer

Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 23 Mar 21

Bale and Kane celebrate one of their fruitful combinations at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kane and Bale combine to break Palace resolve

Gareth Bale and Harry Kane both scored twice to help Tottenham make it three Premier League wins in a row and boost their top four hopes after a 4-1 home success over Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

Gareth Bale is slowing rediscovering his form

"Ask Madrid" - Mourinho on Bale's loss of form

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid have the answers as to why it took Gareth Bale so long to regain his best form.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

Bale scored twice in the 4-0 victory over Burnley

Bale happy to ignore critics and 'keep plugging away'

Tottenham's Gareth Bale insists he has not listened to his critics as he looks to be back to his best.

Soccer • 01 Mar 21

Gareth Bale (R) has spent most of his time at Spurs watching from the sidelines

Bale near the end of his career, claims his agent

Gareth Bale is not playing at Tottenham because he is coming towards the end of his career, his agent Jonathan Barnett has claimed.

Soccer • 17 Feb 21

Mourinho pours scorn on Bale's 'good training session'

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has questioned Gareth Bale's midweek Instagram post and described it as a contradiction ahead of Saturday's trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Soccer • 12 Feb 21

Gareth Bale has made only four appearances for Spurs this year

Jose puzzled by absent Bale's 'not obvious' injury

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho appeared to question Gareth Bale's attitude after admitting he was surprised the player asked for a scan on an injury he described as "not obvious".

Soccer • 11 Feb 21

Relieved Mourinho happy with Bale's impact in Cup win

Jose Mourinho was relieved after Tottenham's late show saw them beat Wycombe 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.

Soccer • 26 Jan 21

'Minutes on the pitch is not something that I can give'

Mourinho tells Bale to work hard if he wants minutes

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will not give Gareth Bale minutes on the pitch in order to increase his match fitness, insisting the Wales international has to earn them.

Soccer • 25 Jan 21

Gareth Bale suffered the injury during Spurs' Carabao Cup win at Stoke

Bale ruled out for a "few weeks" with calf injury

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects Gareth Bale to be sidelined for a "few weeks" with a calf injury.

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

Bergwijn takes a shot which hit the post against Liverpool

Mourinho backs Bergwijn after online abuse

Jose Mourinho says Steven Bergwijn has the club's full support after he received online abuse in the wake of Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

Jurgen Klopp (L) and Jose Mourinho's teams are joint top of the Premier League and go head to head on Wednesday

Jose plays down Reds' injury list as Bale to miss out

Jose Mourinho does not expect Gareth Bale to be fit for Tottenham's top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool and insists his side are suffering from just as many injuries as the defending champions.

Soccer • 15 Dec 20

Giovani Lo Celso of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates

Spurs seal top spot with 2-0 win over Antwerp

Tottenham ensured they finished top of Group J in the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp.

Soccer • 10 Dec 20

Bale could face Ireland, injured Ramsey ruled out

Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for Nations League games with Ireland and Finland, but Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is a late withdrawal after picking up an injury on Champions League duty.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20