Gareth Bale
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Andre Villas-Boas relieved to welcome Gareth Bale back injury-free
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas says that Gareth Bale is "fine" following his excursions with the Wales national team.
Mar 28, 15:20
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Swansea City's Ben Davies clueless on how to halt Gareth Bale
Swansea City full-back Ben Davies says that he has "no idea" how he is going to stop Gareth Bale against Tottenham this weekend.
Mar 28, 11:57
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Ashley Williams defends Wales boss Chris Coleman
Ashley Williams hits out at reports calling for Wales manager Chris Coleman to be sacked.
Mar 27, 23:16
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Pablo Zabaleta: 'Gareth Bale the best in the Premier League'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is the best player in the Premier League.
Mar 27, 19:52
![Croatia's Eduardo celebrates scoring against Wales on March 26, 2013 Croatia's Eduardo celebrates scoring against Wales on March 26, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Wales 1-2 Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Croatia's action-packed 2-1 win over Wales this evening.
Mar 26, 22:25
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Jonathan Williams laments Wales defeat
Jonathan Williams laments conceding two goals in the final 15 minutes against Croatia that cost Wales the points in their World Cup qualifier in Swansea.
Mar 26, 22:24
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Wales suffer late defeat to Croatia
Wales suffer a late blow to lose 2-1 against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium in their World Cup qualifier.
Mar 26, 21:41
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Half-Time Report: Gareth Bale penalty gives Wales lead against Croatia
Gareth Bale gives Wales a 1-0 lead at half time against Croatia courtesy of a penalty.
Mar 26, 20:37
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Team News: Gareth Bale passed fit for Wales's Croatia clash
Gareth Bale is passed fit for Wales's World Cup qualifier against Croatia following his troubles with a virus.
Mar 26, 19:13
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Live Commentary: Wales 1-2 Croatia - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifier between Wales and Croatia.
Mar 26, 18:45
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Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale signs for BT Sport as guest pundit
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale signs up to act as a guest pundit and feature in TV adverts for BT Sport's football coverage next season.
Mar 26, 10:54
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Gareth Bale fit for Wales's clash with Croatia
Gareth Bale is fit for Wales's World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Tuesday.
Mar 26, 06:52
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Ashley Williams anticipates "great battle" with Croatia
Wales skipper Ashley Williams believes that tonight's match against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium will be a great spectacle, thanks to the battle between Gareth Bale and Luka Modric.
Mar 26, 04:06
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Chris Coleman wary of "unstoppable" Luka Modric
Wales manager Chris Coleman admits that Luka Modric is "unstoppable" at his best ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 26, 03:05
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Wales call up Owain Tudur Jones
Owain Tudur Jones replaces the suspended Aaron Ramsey in the Wales squad for tomorrow evening's clash against Croatia.
Mar 25, 12:09
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Ashley Williams: 'Wales can cope without Gareth Bale'
Ashley Williams says that Wales win over Scotland is proof that they can cope without Gareth Bale.
Mar 25, 08:59
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Chris Coleman: 'I won't risk Gareth Bale'
Wales manager Chris Coleman insists that he will not risk Gareth Bale's long-term fitness for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 24, 22:43
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Preview: Wales vs. Croatia
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wales's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday.
Mar 24, 13:48
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Gareth Bale plays down injury fears
Wales winger Gareth Bale reveals that he should be fit for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 23, 00:17
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Chris Coleman: "Gareth Bale is okay"
Wales boss Chris Coleman insists that his decision to replace Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale during Friday's 2-1 win over Scotland was just a precautionary measure.
Mar 22, 22:46
![Wales player Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring against Scotland during their World Cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013 Wales player Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring against Scotland during their World Cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Scotland 1-2 Wales
Sports Mole looks over a frantic game at Hampden Park as Wales completed the double over Scotland in World Cup qualifying.
Mar 22, 22:41
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Chris Coleman proud of "superb" performance
Wales manager Chris Coleman lauds his side's "superb" performance to beat Scotland 2-1 at Hampden Park tonight.
Mar 22, 22:14
![Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013 Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales fightback stuns Scotland
Wales score twice in as many minutes to come from a goal down and beat Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 21:58
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Half-Time Report: Grant Hanley puts Scotland ahead
Wales control possession and territory but fail to break the deadlock against Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 20:52
![Wales player Aaron Ramsey scores from the penalty spot during his side's World Cup qualifier with Scotland on March 22, 2013 Wales player Aaron Ramsey scores from the penalty spot during his side's World Cup qualifier with Scotland on March 22, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Scotland 1-2 Wales - as it happened
Read how Wales replicated their turnaround victory of last year to complete a World Cup-qualifying double over Scotland.
Mar 22, 19:00
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Ashley Williams: Gareth Bale deserves "close attention"
Ashley Williams believes that Gareth Bale is deserving of special attention from Scotland's defence.
Mar 22, 13:24
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Ian Rush: 'Gareth Bale deserves biggest stage'
Former Wales striker Ian Rush believes that it would be a "shame" if Gareth Bale misses the chance to play at a major tournament during his international career.
Mar 22, 01:09
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Gareth Bale trains with Wales
Gareth Bale trains with Wales ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 21, 18:27
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Video: Are English clubs weaker than Europe's elite following Champions League exit?
Did the Champions League show the weakness of English clubs? This question and more are tackled by the ESPN experts in a Sports Mole exclusive!
Mar 21, 16:59
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Gareth Bale missing from Wales's travelling team
Gareth Bale is absent from the travelling Wales squad, but does arrive in Scotland separate to his teammates.
Mar 21, 15:25
![Scotland manager Gordon Strachan before his side's match with Estonia on February 6, 2013 Scotland manager Gordon Strachan before his side's match with Estonia on February 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gordon Strachan expects Scotland to cause Wales "problems"
Gordon Strachan is confident that Scotland can cause Wales "problems" in their World Cup qualifier tomorrow.
Mar 21, 15:18
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Wales boss Chris Coleman confident referees will protect Gareth Bale
Wales coach Chris Coleman expects tomorrow's referee to protect Gareth Bale against Scotland.
Mar 21, 09:32
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Preview: Scotland vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews the World Cup qualifying meeting between British rivals Scotland and Wales.
Mar 20, 16:53
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Gareth Bale misses training again
An ankle problem forces Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale to miss Wales training for a third day.
Mar 20, 15:58
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David Vaughan out for Wales
David Vaughan will miss Wales's World Cup qualification clash against Scotland with a groin injury.
Mar 20, 15:51
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Charlie Adam: 'More to Wales than Gareth Bale'
Charlie Adam says that Scotland should be wary of all of Wales's players and not just Gareth Bale.
Mar 20, 12:49
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Niko Kranjcar out to thwart Gareth Bale
Niko Kranjcar says that Croatia will be out to stop Gareth Bale when they meet Wales next week.
Mar 20, 08:12
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Joe Ledley: 'Gareth Bale won't quit Wales early'
Joe Ledley says that Gareth Bale will not retire from international football at an early age to concentrate on club duties.
Mar 20, 05:12
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Gareth Bale misses Wales training
Wales winger Gareth Bale is expected to be fit to face Scotland in their World Cup qualification clash on Friday despite missing training with an ankle knock.
Mar 19, 17:55
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Mark McGhee: 'We have a plan for Gareth Bale'
Assistant manager Mark McGhee insists that Scotland have plans to deal with Gareth Bale this Friday.
Mar 18, 18:33