Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth saw his decision to go for the jugular pay dividends as Wanderers claimed a 2-0 victory over MK Dons in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final.The Chairboys were already a goal up at Adams Park thanks to Ryan Tafazolli’s first-half header when the Dons were reduced to 10 men in the 69th minute when Josh McEachran was sent off.It might have be...Full Story »

Gareth Bale was absent from Real Madrid's LaLiga title celebrations on Saturday, blaming a "bad back spasm" for his failure to attend their decisive 4-0 win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu. Rodrygo scored twice, Marco Asensio grabbed a third and substitute Karim Benzema added his 26th league goal of the season in a victory which confirmed Madrid as champions for the 2021-22 season. Ba...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth was proud as goals from Sam Vokes and Jordan Obita sealed their place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs for the second time in three seasons.Wanderers, relegated from the Championship 12 months ago, have always been in the mix for an immediate return and Ainsworth had faith.“It’s job done and a new job to come,” he said, reflecting on a semi-fina...Full Story »

On the eve of a momentous day for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale took centre stage once more. Not because of what he can bring to the table, but because of his absence. The Welshman had to withdraw from the Real Madrid squad at the last minute owing to back pain, which caught the coaching staff off guard. Bale had worked hard in the weeks leading up to the match against Espanyol, but in the end, h...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth is targeting one final hurdle when it comes to reaching the League One play-offs following his side’s critical victory over Sheffield Wednesday.Jordan Obita’s goal means the Chairboys remain sixth, one point ahead of the Owls, who could leapfrog them on Tuesday night if they win their game in hand at Fleetwood.Even if that happens, however, Wycombe wi...Full Story »

The 32-year-old will depart Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract at the Bernabeu expires. Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is said to be in talks to link up with MLS side DC United Credit: AP Spanish media have stated that the Welsh winger could join another LaLiga club in the summer as he enjoys living in the country. But according to The Washington Post's Steven Goff, Bale c...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth has described Wycombe’s clash with promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday as their biggest match of the season.Wanderers suffered a setback last weekend when they could only draw with AFC Wimbledon.Anthony Stewart returned from injury as a substitute and could come back into the starting line-up, with Ainsworth hoping his squad would be reinforced by a couple of fit-again pl...Full Story »

The Welsh international was seen looking extremely awkward in the dressing room as his teammates bundled around celebrating and hugging following their remarkable comeback win Bale spotted looking awkward in the dressing room Gareth Bale was spotted looking extremely uncomfortable as Real Madrid players went wild after their comeback at the weekend. Real Madrid came back from 2-0 at halftime ...Full Story »

Gareth Bale is planning to leave Real Madrid this summer - though not the LaLiga. The Wales captain is off contract in June and won't be offered new terms by Real. A move within the LaLiga is now being considered, with El Chiringuito's Juanfe Sanz reporting: "One of his options is that of retirement, but there is a World Cup ahead and Wales has to play a phase to qualify. "Gareth Bale, as w...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth hailed an “unstoppable” Garath McCleary performance as the Jamaica international struck twice in the first half to earn his side a 2-0 home win over play-off rivals Plymouth.The result lifted Wycombe up to fifth – two points behind their opponents and three clear of seventh-placed Sheffield Wednesday, who have two games in hand.McCleary’s fir...Full Story »

But Robert Page's future as boss of the Dragons remains in doubt. Gareth Bale will leave Real this summer when his contract expires Credit: REX FEATURES Robert Page's future as Wales boss remains in doubt Credit: REUTERS Bale, who was named on the bench for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea, will leave the Bernabeu when his contract expires this summer. The Wales capta...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti had warned that Gareth Bale's return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu was something he had in mind, and that's exactly what he did against Getafe. With a quarter of an hour to go, the Italian put Bale on for Karim Benzema. The Frenchman received a standing ovation while the Welshman, as expected, was greeted with resounding whistles, which were repeated every time he touched t...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth feels Wycombe are coming into form at the right time after their “best away result of the season” at Cambridge.Ainsworth’s Chairboys were dominant throughout to ease past the U’s 4-1, adding to their half-time lead – given to them by Sam Vokes – with two goals in three minutes after the break from Vokes and Josh Scowen, before Garath McCleary ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth stressed the importance of celebrating Adebayo Akinfenwa’s career in style after Wycombe defeated Doncaster 2-0.Garath McCleary and Anis Mehmeti both scored for Wanderers as they prevailed over relegation-threatened Rovers to boost their League One play-off chances.The result made it a day to remember for the striker known as “The Beast”, who received a guard o...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate said it was an “absolute joke” that Harry Maguire was jeered by some England fans and Jack Grealish called the treatment of his team-mate “ridiculous”.Having kicked off World Cup preparations with a 2-1 comeback win against Switzerland at the weekend, the Three Lions boss made 10 changes for the friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.Under-fire Mancheste...Full Story »

THOMAS TUCHEL has been warned by Gareth Southgate that playing Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount together could lead to defensive issues for Chelsea. The England boss started the pair in the middle of the pitch alongside Liverpool's Jordan Henderson in Saturday's 2-1 friendly win against Switzerland. Gareth Southgate has declared England looked vulnerable with Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher sta...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate was pleased by the way England came through their testing friendly with well-drilled Switzerland as skipper Harry Kane continued his march towards the national team’s scoring record.Preparations for this year’s World Cup got under way in front of a sell-out Wembley crowd in the Alzheimer’s Society International against the team 14th in the FIFA world rankings.S...Full Story »

GARETH BALE slammed Spanish media TWICE in 24 hours, blasting: "We all know who the real parasite is!" The Real Madrid star delivered a powerful warning that "malicious" attacks can damage athletes' mental health and "send them over the edge". Marca labelled Bale a 'parasite' Bale has a bitter relationship with some of the LaLiga media. Sports daily Marca mocked him up as an insect sucking b...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has questioned the benefits of England boycotting the World Cup finals in Qatar over the country's human rights record. Concerns over the treatment of migrant workers and members of the LGBTQ+ community have prompted Southgate and his players to consider taking some sort of action to highlight the issues. Southgate held a 30-minute meeting at St George's Park on Tuesday to dis...Full Story »

Wales hero Gareth Bale praised his team-mates for digging deep to overcome Austria in their World Cup play-off but hit out at “disgusting” coverage of his own situation in the Spanish media in the build-up.Bale produced two terrific strikes – one in each half of the semi-final – as Wales won 2-1 to move within one game of ending their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup.W...Full Story »