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Tag: gareth bale

Euro 2020: New look Wales looking to emulate 2016 campaign

Euro 2020: New look Wales looking to emulate 2016 campaign

May 31, 2021 by Daragh Searing

In the first of our Euro 2020 preview series, Daragh Searing takes a look at a Wales side hoping to match their incredible Euro 2016 campaign.

Gareth Bale - From king of the world, to the joker in the deck

Gareth Bale – From king of the world, to the joker in the deck

September 9, 2020 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton discusses Gareth Bale’s past, present and future with game time at Real Madrid becoming increasingly limited under Zinedine Zidance.

The biggest soccer players in 2020

The biggest soccer players in 2020

July 8, 2020 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the superstars who light up the world game every time they take to the pitch.

Solskjaer needs to realise he doesn't have the Class of '92

Solskjaer needs to realise he doesn’t have the Class of ’92

October 5, 2019 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake discusses Manchester United’s squad make up as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tries to embed the next generation into the first team.

The curious case of Gareth Bale - From Welsh icon to Madrid liability

The curious case of Gareth Bale – From Welsh icon to Madrid liability

June 12, 2019 by Aniket Kar

From being the world’s costliest player in 2013 to being a liability for Real Madrid, Aniket Kar takes a look at the winger’s journey from Cardiff all the way to Madrid.

New and old questions facing Wales ahead of UEFA Nations League

New and old questions facing Wales ahead of UEFA Nations League

September 6, 2018 by Niall Owens

Niall Owens takes a look at the questions facing Wales as they head into their first competitive games since suffering World Cup qualifying heartache last autumn.

Barcelona 2009 - Rewriting success

Barcelona 2009 – Rewriting success

July 25, 2017 by Dylan O'Connell

Dylan O’Connell takes us back to 2009 when a wonderful Barcelona team became the benchmark side in world football.

Can Wales create more history with World Cup qualification?

Can Wales create more history with World Cup qualification?

September 5, 2016 by Harry Trend

As Wales get set to kick off their World Cup qualification campaign, Harry Trend discusses their chances of building on a successful Euro 2016.

Wales have only themselves to thank

Wales have only themselves to thank

October 12, 2015 by Matthew Coyle

In spite of an expanded tournament format and tortured history, Wales have proved themselves worthy as one of the first 12 teams through the Euros gate.

James Rodríguez - the future of Real Madrid

James Rodríguez – the future of Real Madrid

September 1, 2015 by Thomas Ujj

Thomas Ujj takes a look at the rise to stardom of James Rodríguez and how the Colombian has the potential to be Real Madrid’s leader for years to come.

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