Tag: wales
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Wales set to swear in first black leader on Wednesday
For the first time in its history, Wales is set to appoint its first black leader after Vaughan Gething was announced as the winner of the Welsh Labour leadership election on Saturday. Gething will replace departing 69 year-old Mark Drakeford who’s stepping down.
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Gareth Bale retires from professional football
Former Real Madrid, Tottenham and LAFC forward, Gareth Bale has retired from professional football at the prime age of 33. Bale was a member of the Welsh team that participated at the just concluded World Cup in Qatar 2022. According to Bale the decision to quit international football is a hard one.
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Qatar 2022: Gareth Bale angrily pushed away TV camera after England defeat
Wales captain Gareth Bale angrily pushed a TV camera away from his face during their World Cup loss to England. The Welsh were outclassed by their neighbors, losing 3-0 thanks
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Qatar 2022: England spell Iran in 6-2 thrashing in group B opener
England got their aspiration of winning the World Cup to a dream start by thrashing Asian nation Iran 6-2 in a group game. Iran was hit by an early minute trouble when their goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand had concussion after a clash of heads with team-mate Majid Hosseini.
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Juve withdraw No 8 jersey from Aaron Ramsey
Serie A side, Juventus haven’t given Aaron Ramsey a shirt number for preseason. The Welshman spent the second-half of last season on-loan with Rangers. Ramsey isn’t wanted by Juve and been encouraged to find himself a new club. Calciomercato.com says the former Arsenal star was left absent on the Juventus squad number list, with his…
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Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales manager over domestic violence charge
Former Manchester United footballer, Ryan Giggs, has resigned as Wales manager following an alleged domestic violence trial. The ex-Manchester United player is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend, Kate Greville.
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No retirement, no transfer – Gareth Bale
Wales captain Gareth Bale says he never considered international retirement. On the eve of a crucial World Cup qualifier with Belarus on Sunday, the 32-year-old put his cards on the table in a passionate press conference. In it, Bale revealed he never had any plans to retire from Wales duty and opened up on his…
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Euro 2020: Italy send Austria out in extra time as Denmark thrash Wales
Italy needed extra time to see off battling Austria at Wembley and set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final against Belgium or Portugal. Austria marked their first appearance in the knockout stage of the European Championship with a tireless performance to give their much-fancied opponents a scare. Marko Arnautovic had a headed goal disallowed after a…
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Euro 2020: We’re used to being called underdogs, Bale says as Wales clash with Denmark today
Gareth Bale has embraced Wales’ underdogs tag, with Euro 2020 rivals Denmark counting on support from all over Europe following Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest. Inter Milan midfielder Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s tournament opening goal against Finland in Copenhagen on June 12 and is currently recovering at home. Denmark qualified for the knockout…
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Euro 2020: Wales into last 16 despite defeat to Italy
Italy made eight changes to their side but they were still too strong for Wales as they defeated the Welsh 1-0 in the final Group A encounter. Italy had already qualified for the last 16 and despite the narrow scoreline had little trouble in retaining their 100% record in the Group and their 8th win…