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Gareth Bale has been at Real Madrid since 2013

Dunphy: Signing Bale would be 'game-changer' for United

Signing Gareth Bale would be "the makings of Manchester United" this season, according to Eamon Dunphy.

Jose Mourinho will renew pursuit for Gareth Bale if the Welsh attacker is left out of Madrid team for the Super Cup final

Jose Mourinho to 'fight' for Gareth Bale's signature

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is ready to "fight" for Gareth Bale's signature if Real Madrid leave the attacker out of the UEFA Super Cup.

Soccer • 08 Aug 17

Gareth Bale has been a Real Madrid player since 2013

Gareth Bale: Madrid exit talk ridiculous, says agent

Gareth Bale's agent has dismissed the "ridiculous" speculation suggesting he could leave Real Madrid this summer.

Soccer • 28 Jul 17

Bale in dark over Ronaldo as he eyes bright Real future

Gareth Bale admits he has no idea if Cristiano Ronaldo will still be a team-mate of his at Real Madrid next season - but is keeping his fingers crossed the Portugal superstar does end up staying with the European champions.

Soccer • 17 Jul 17

Vokes (L) believes Wales can get by without Gareth Bale

Wales 'can keep hopes alive without Bale'

Wales striker Sam Vokes is adamant Chris Coleman's experienced squad can prosper without Gareth Bale when they take on Serbia in a crucial Group D qualifier this weekend.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Zinedine Zidane: "I'm not going to tell you who's going to play."

Zinedine Zidane refuses to reveal Bale decision

Zinedine Zidane has refused to offer any clues as to whether Gareth Bale will start a Champions League final in his home city.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Zinedine Zidane has a decision to make between the in-form Isco and fit-again Bale.

Zidane still undecided on Bale-Isco dilemma

Zinedine Zidane will not be moved by public opinion when he comes to choose between Gareth Bale and Isco for Champions League final starting berth

Soccer • 30 May 17

Bale has been ruled out of the remainder of Real's La Liga campaign

Injured Bale in race to play in Champions League final

Gareth Bale is set to miss the remainder of Real Madrid's league campaign after coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday he did not know when the Wales international will return from injury.

Soccer • 13 May 17

Bale is set for another spell on the sidelines in what has become a frustrating season

Bale to miss Champions League semi-final for Madrid

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale looks set to miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final against city rivals Atletico after tests revealed he has a tear to his left calf.

Soccer • 25 Apr 17

Bale in action against Ireland at the recent World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium

Bale backs Coleman to lead Wales to Russia 2018

Wales manager Chris Coleman is the right man to guide the country to their first World Cup finals since 1958, insists Gareth Bale.

Soccer • 11 Apr 17

Gareth Bale was booked for this challenge

O'Shea feels 'lucky' to avoid Coleman fate

John O'Shea believes he was fortunate not to suffer the same fate as Seamus Coleman after finding himself on the wrong end of a Gareth Bale challenge.

Soccer • 26 Mar 17

Gareth Bale is suspended for Wales' next game in Group D

Wales 'can fill Bale void' against Serbia

Chris Gunter believes Wales will prove they are not a one-man band when they attempt to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive without Gareth Bale.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Neil Taylor is sent off by referee Nicola Rizzoli

Taylor's tears for stricken Coleman

Shane Long believes there was no intent on the part of Neil Taylor in his leg-breaking challenge on Séamus Coleman, insisting the Welsh defender was in an emotional state after the incident.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Gareth Bale applauds the travelling Welsh fans

Bale relieved after Welsh escape with precious point

Wales' flying winger Gareth Bale passed on his best wishes to Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman after he sustained a broken leg in the second half of their goalless World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Ward happy to keep Bale under wraps

Stephen Ward declared himself satisfied that Ireland were able to keep Gareth Bale under control after the Wales star failed to impose himself during the stalemate at the Aviva.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Wales proved just how good they can be at Euro 2016

Ireland v Wales: The Opposition - 5 Key Areas

The Euro 2016 semi-finalists are in town for Friday's World Cup qualifier and while Chris Coleman's side have not enjoyed the greatest start to the campaign, they will certainly be looking to secure the victory at the Aviva to kick-start their journey on the road to Russia.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Ireland frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Euro 2016

Coleman - Ireland stopped Zlatan, we can stop Bale

Seamus Coleman wants to see the Republic of Ireland draw on the way they handled Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Euro 2016, when they come up against Gareth Bale and Wales on Friday night.

Republic of Ireland • 23 Mar 17

Gareth Bale is Wales' star player and Ireland will pay him special attention on Friday

Ireland tight-lipped on how they'll deal with Bale

If Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has devised a plan on how to stop Wales superstar Gareth Bale on Friday's, his players made sure that they were not about to divulge the World Cup qualifier masterplan.

Soccer • 23 Mar 17

John O'Shea in action for Ireland against Belgium at last year's Euros in France

O'Shea: Wales are more than a one-man team

John O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland not to be blinded by Gareth Bale's superstar status and reminded his team mates that Wales aren't a one-man team.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Gareth Bales and Wales will be looking for their second win in Group D

Ian Rush backs Gareth Bale to shine at the Aviva

Ian Rush expects Gareth Bale to get Wales back on World Cup track in Dublin and move even closer to his international goals record.

Soccer • 20 Mar 17

Bale has not missed a competitive international for nearly three-and-a-half years

Gareth Bale has sights set on group leaders Ireland

Gareth Bale is eagerly looking forward to the crucial World Cup qualifier against Ireland in Dublin and believes Wales can still catch the group leaders.

Soccer • 15 Mar 17

Gareth Bale has won the Champions League twice with Real Madrid

Bale: Hectic winter hurts English clubs in Europe

Gareth Bale believes English clubs are suffering in the Champions League because they do not have a winter break.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Bale should be fit to face Ireland in next month's World Cup qualifiers

Bale set for Real return ahead of Aviva showdown

Wales' Gareth Bale is set to make his first appearance since November for Real Madrid against Espanyol this weekend and should be fit to face Ireland in next month's World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 17 Feb 17

Gareth Bale (R) hasn't played for Real Madrid since November

Champions League comes too soon for Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale will not return for Real Madrid as they host Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, despite training with the rest of the squad this week.

Soccer • 14 Feb 17

Gareth Bale receiving treatment during last November's Champions League match with Sporting Lisbon

Bale on course to be fit for Ireland qualifier

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes to have Gareth Bale available again inside a month after injury, raising the possibility that the player will be available for Wales' vital World Cup qualifier clash with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Feb 17