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Ronaldo hit the post in the 2-2 draw with Dortmund

Brady: We're watching the decline of Ronaldo

Liam Brady believes that Real Madrid star Ronaldo is in decline and that the Spanish giants will struggle to win silverware without the Portuguese forward and Gareth Bale in their side.

Soccer • 07 Dec 16

Bale may be sidelined for Ireland clash

Gareth Bale could be set for a longer spell on the sidelines than initially feared, putting his participation in Ireland's game against Wales in doubt.

Soccer • 01 Dec 16

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may be rested against their former side tonight

Gunners boss Wenger hails Southampton system

Arsene Wenger has praised the Southampton production line as he prepares his Arsenal side to go up against Saints in their EFL quarter-final clash (7.45pm).

Soccer • 30 Nov 16

It is not known when Bale will be fit to return

Bale: Ankle feels 'ok' and aims for quick return

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says he will do his utmost to return to action as soon as possible as he prepares to undergo ankle surgery next week.

Soccer • 25 Nov 16

Gareth Bale receives medical attention during Real Madrid's win

Bale may face fitness race for Ireland clash

Welsh winger Gareth Bale chances of featuring against Ireland when the sides meet in a World Cup qualifier in March have suffered a blow after Real Madrid announced he is to undergo surgery.

Soccer • 24 Nov 16

Dortmund and Legia shared a record 12 goals

Champions League: Dortmund hit eight in record win

The match of the night came at Signal Iduna Park where the returning Marco Reus inspired Borussia Dortmund to an exciting 8-4 victory over Legia Warsaw - the highest-scoring aggregate Champions League score.

Soccer • 22 Nov 16

Bale recently penned a new six-year deal with Madrid

Bale not motivated by 'crazy' money, says Coleman

Wales manager Chris Coleman said players of Gareth Bale's calibre are driven by a desire to achieve success on the grandest stage of the world football and not the financial aspects of the game.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Gareth Bale of Real Madrid: 'I fully intend to see out my contract here'

Bale 'happy' at Real after long-term deal done

Gareth Bale can see himself finishing his career at Real Madrid after signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish giants.

Soccer • 31 Oct 16

Gareth Bale has committed his future to Real Madrid

Gareth Bale agrees new Real Madrid deal

Gareth Bale has agreed a contract extension with Real Madrid, the Spanish club have announced.

Soccer • 30 Oct 16

Real Madrid supporters have started to turn on Cristiano Ronaldo

Zidane defends Ronaldo from booing fans

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane does not understand why some fans have turned on Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese striker struggles to end a barren streak.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

Vardy is the only English player on the 30-man list

Jamie Vardy named among Ballon d'Or nominees

Jamie Vardy has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or award alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale after helping Leicester win the Premier League title.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Spanish media report Bale to sign 6-year Real deal

Gareth Bale has agreed to sign a six-year contract extension with Real Madrid and the European champions are set to announce new deals for Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Luka Modric, Spanish media have reported.

Soccer • 12 Oct 16

Gareth Bale will look to lead Wales to the World Cup in Russia

Coleman warns Bale is ready to hit greater heights

Chris Coleman has warned the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Wales' World Cup Group D rivals that Gareth Bale is ready to scale even greater heights.

Soccer • 03 Sep 16

The Millennium Stadium will host the Champions League final on 3 June

Bale eyes Champions League glory in his hometown

The possibility of winning Europe's most prestigious club competition in his hometown has given Wales winger Gareth Bale extra motivation to help Real Madrid become the first club to defend their Champions League title.

Soccer • 02 Sep 16

Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates in style

La Liga: Bale double gets Real up and running

Real Madrid got their campaign in La Liga off to the ideal start as two goals from Gareth Bale steered them to a 3-0 win away to Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 22 Aug 16

Wales manager Chris Coleman consoles Gareth Bale after the full-time whistle in Lyon

Gareth Bale proud of Wales' feats at Euro 2016

Gareth Bale insisted Wales should be proud at having defied expectations by reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jul 16

Gareth Bale leads the celebrations after Wales' defeat of Belgium

Rush: It's most important game in Wales' history

Former Wales and Liverpool striker Ian Rush has labelled his country's Euro 2016 semi-final clash with Portugal the most important game in their history.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jul 16

The Real Madrid stars come face to face in the semi-finals of Euro 2016

VIDEO: Jones - Bale will 'eat Ronaldo alive'

Wales legend Cliff Jones reckons his old team have nothing to fear against Portugal and that Gareth Bale will “eat Ronaldo alive” when the Real Madrid pair face off tonight.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jul 16

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will come face-to-face at Euro 2016

Eamon Dunphy: I’d have Gareth Bale over Ronaldo

With Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo set to lock horns as Wales and Portugal battle it out for a place in the Euro 2016 final, Eamon Dunphy says he would choose the Welsh star over the three-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jul 16

Bale says his Welsh team-mates don't fear any team

Wales won't suffer Euro stage fright, insists Bale

Gareth Bale has promised Wales will not freeze on the biggest night in the nation's football history ahead of their Euro 2016 semi-final date with Portugal.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jul 16

Bale is proud to still be flying the Wales flag

Bale: Quarter-final is Welsh 'time to shine'

Gareth Bale has branded Wales' Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Belgium as the country's biggest game in more than 50 years.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Bale has been hyping up his Welsh team-mates

Duff: Welsh talk could backfire against England

Damien Duff believes Wales are setting themselves up 'for a fall' with a series of provocative proclamations ahead of their Euro 2016 derby with neighbours England.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Slovakia

Gareth Bale could lead line for England showdown

Wales boss Chris Coleman is considering deploy Gareth Bale as a striker against England on Thursday after he played a similar role in their European Championship opener against Slovakia.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Eric Dier celebrates opening the scoring against Russia

Eric Dier expects Wales to pose stiff challenge

Eric Dier knows Wales will be desperate to get one over on "the enemy" and harm England's Euro 2016 hopes.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Bales leads the celebrations after Wales secured their place at Euro 2016 in France

Bale looking for more European success

Wales winger Gareth Bale has set his sights on next month's Euro 2016 in France after playing an key role in helping Spanish side Real Madrid claim their 11th European Cup on Saturday.

Soccer • 25 May 17