Gareth Bale
Florentino Perez: 'Gareth Bale to play this weekend'
Gareth Bale will return to action with Real Madrid this weekend, according to the club's president Florentino Perez.
Oct 15, 14:50
Florentino Perez: 'There's a campaign against Real Madrid, Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says that there is a campaign against the club following the criticism of Gareth Bale's fitness.
Oct 15, 10:32
Chris Coleman: 'Gareth Bale needs time to recover'
Wales boss Chris Coleman warns Real Madrid fans that Gareth Bale may need until next year to find full fitness and top form.
Oct 15, 05:55
Chris Coleman unhappy with player availability
Wales manager Chris Coleman is unhappy with how often his best players are unavailable to play for their country.
Oct 14, 21:29
Andres Iniesta "surprised" by Real Madrid's decision to sell Mesut Ozil
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that he is "surprised" that Real Madrid allowed Mesut Ozil to leave the club on deadline day.
Oct 14, 09:35
Preview: Belgium vs. Wales
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday night's final 2014 World Cup qualifier between Belgium and Wales.
Oct 13, 11:11
Jorge Valdano: 'Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi worth more than Gareth Bale'
Former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano claims that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are worth more than Gareth Bale.
Oct 13, 06:35
Zinedine Zidane calms Gareth Bale injury fears
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane is not too fussed about Gareth Bale's injury problems of late.
Oct 13, 00:07
Gareth Bale's agent slams 'Marca' for "stupid story" about injury
Gareth Bale's agent claims that a report in Marca about the Real Madrid winger needing surgery is "a lie".
Oct 12, 23:50
Real Madrid: 'Gareth Bale has not suffered slipped disc'
Real Madrid quell claims that Gareth Bale has suffered a slipped disc in his back.
Oct 12, 13:58
Report: Gareth Bale suffering from a slipped disc
A report claims that Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale is suffering from a slipped disc in his back, although the injury will not require immediate surgery.
Oct 12, 12:13
Wales move off bottom of Group A with Macedonia win
Simon Church scores the only goal of the game as Wales beat Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium to move above their opponents and off the bottom of Group A.
Oct 11, 22:02
Half-Time Report: Wales pressure yet to yield goal against Macedonia
Wales have the majority of the play in the first half of their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Cardiff, but are yet to find a breakthrough against their fellow Group A strugglers.
Oct 11, 20:39
Chris Coleman anticipating "bumpy ride"
Manager Chris Coleman admits that his injury-depleted Wales side face a "bumpy ride" in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Cardiff.
Oct 11, 19:59
Team News: Aaron Ramsey captains depleted Wales
Aaron Ramsey captains a Wales team missing Ashley Williams, Gareth Bale, Ben Davies and Joe Allen in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Oct 11, 19:38
Macedonia boss Zoran Stratev: 'Wales are the favourites'
Macedonia interim manager Zoran Stratev says that Wales are the favourites to defeat his side despite their string of injuries.
Oct 10, 23:17
Preview: Wales vs. Macedonia
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Group A qualifier between Wales and Macedonia.
Oct 9, 16:45
Roberto Carlos: 'Gareth Bale is worth world-record fee'
Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos believes that Gareth Bale is 'deserving' of his £86m transfer value.
Oct 9, 14:03
Harry Redknapp explains Gareth Bale's development
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp reveals that he developed Gareth Bale in a tougher player during their time together at Spurs.
Oct 8, 19:41
Hair stylist Daniel Johnson: 'I transformed Gareth Bale's image'
Hair stylist Daniel Johnson says that he is responsible for "transforming" Gareth Bale's image.
Oct 8, 14:44
Gareth Bale "honoured" by Welsh award
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is honoured to have been named both the Welsh Player of the Year and the Fans' Player of the Year.
Oct 7, 22:29
Gareth Bale named Welsh Player of the Year
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is named as the Welsh Player of the Year for a third time.
Oct 7, 21:39
Top five solo Premier League goals
Sports Mole picks out five of the best individual goals that have been scored in the Premier League era.
Oct 7, 16:46
Five more players withdraw from Wales squad
Five more players pull out of the Wales squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Belgium.
Oct 7, 16:01
Real Madrid shop 'lets fans pretend Mesut Ozil stayed by selling shirts, photos'
Real Madrid reportedly continue to sell shirts and photos of Mesut Ozil at the club to allow fans to pretend that he did not leave the Spanish giants.
Oct 7, 12:10
Report: Sergio Aguero tops Real Madrid striker shortlist
Real Madrid want to bring Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero back to La Liga and will launch a bid in excess of £40m for the Argentine in January, according to reports.
Oct 6, 09:59
On this day: Hull City overcome Tottenham Hotspur
Five years ago today, Geovanni scored the only goal of the game as Hull City won 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 5, 10:07
Preview: Levante vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's trip to Levante in La Liga this weekend.
Oct 3, 15:36
Wales manager Chris Coleman: 'Gareth Bale will not play in qualifiers'
Wales boss Chris Coleman confirms that Gareth Bale will no play in either World Cup qualifier against Macedonia or Belgium.
Oct 3, 11:46
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale named in Wales squad despite injury blow
Wales name Gareth Bale in the squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Belgium, despite a recent injury blow.
Oct 3, 11:07
Gareth Bale 'to return to action in 15 days'
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says that he expects Gareth Bale to return from his thigh strain in around 15 days.
Oct 3, 00:30
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema lead Read Madrid attack
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema start up front for Real Madrid in their Champions League group game against Copenhagen.
Oct 2, 19:15
Gary Lineker tells Gareth Bale: 'Don't rush back'
Gary Lineker urges Real Madrid's Gareth Bale not to return from his thigh complaint too soon.
Oct 2, 14:27
Arsene Wenger: 'Gareth Bale not in same class as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Gareth Bale is not yet at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Oct 2, 04:30
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale sidelined with thigh injury
Gareth Bale will sit out Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Copenhagen with a thigh injury.
Oct 1, 19:59
Video: Premier League divers
Following a handful of diving incidents in the Premier League at the weekend, Sports Mole highlights other players that have taken an easy tumble down the years.
Oct 1, 12:38
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Copenhagen
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group B clash between Real Madrid and Copenhagen in Spain.
Sep 30, 12:37
Best individual goals vs. Manchester United
Folllowing Morgan Amalfitano's solo goal yesterday afternoon, Sports Mole picks out other individual strikes scored against Manchester United.
Sep 29, 11:08
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Atletico Madrid record a 1-0 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Sep 28, 23:28
Diego Costa strike enough for Atletico Madrid to win derby
Diego Costa's early goal proves enough for Atletico Madrid to beat Real Madrid 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga.
Sep 28, 22:51
