Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth praised his side as they moved up to second in Sky Bet League One with a 3-0 win at Plymouth, who slipped off the top of the table to third.Sam Vokes fired Wycombe ahead on 62 minutes and, as Argyle pressed for a leveller, Wanderers struck on the counter-attack with Anis Mehmeti scoring twice in the last six minutes.Ainsworth said: “I am absolutely delighted. ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has signed a contract extension to stay on as England manager until the end of 2024. Southgate's previous deal would have expired after next year's World Cup finals in Qatar, and he had been reluctant to discuss an extension until qualification for that tournament was assured. But with England needing four points from two matches against Andorra and San Marino this month, talk...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was pleased to see his side end a tough week by picking up a “good scalp” in edging past injury-hit Bolton 1-0 following what was a tight League One contest.Sam Vokes’ strike proved decisive at Adams Park as the Chairboys ended their first sticky spell of the campaign and kept themselves fourth in the table, just two points behind leaders Plymou...Full Story »

And one furious Real supporter appeared to throw a marker pen at Bale's car window with cries of 'F*** you' heard as he was leaving the Valdebebas facility. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale returned to training with Real Madrid after Wales duty Credit: El Golazo de Gol Gareth Bale was abused by a small group of Real Madrid fans outside the training ground Credit: El Golazo de Gol Gareth Bale pick...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has promised England will not close their eyes to the controversies surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup when they play there next year.England formally confirmed their place at the tournament in 12 months with a 10-0 thrashing of San Marino in Serravalle on Monday.Qatar has been heavily criticised by organisations such as Amnesty International over its human right...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate will rotate his squad in San Marino as England look to seal World Cup qualification and end a memorable year on a high. The Three Lions, who started 2021 with a 5-0 victory behind closed doors against San Marino, head to the microstate for the return fixture in what will be their 19th and final fixture of the year. England were a penalty shoot-out away from sealing a histori...Full Story »

Gareth Bale ruled out any injury fears as his 100th appearance for Wales in their 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus ended after 45 minutes.Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts added to an Aaron Ramsey brace as Wales made light work of Belarus in Cardiff to move above the Czech Republic into second place.Wales are already guaranteed a World Cup play-off place through their Nat...Full Story »

Wales coasted to a 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus on a night when Gareth Bale celebrated his 100th cap.Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts added to an Aaron Ramsey brace as Wales climbed above the Czech Republic into second place and boosted their goal difference into the bargain.Wales were already guaranteed a World Cup play-off place through their Nations League results...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate heaped praised on hat-trick hero Harry Kane after England moved to the brink of World Cup qualification with an impressive victory against Albania.The unbeaten road to Qatar continued on Friday night as a sell-out Wembley crowd witnessed a ruthless first-half display in the final home match of a memorable year.Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson goals complemented a perfect hat-t...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate dismissed talk about his future as an “irrelevance” after the Three Lions thumped Albania.Harry Kane’s hat-trick was the highlight of a dominant 5-0 win at Wembley and put England a point away from reaching next year’s World Cup in Qatar.Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson also scored, with all of the goals coming in the first half.Harry Ka...Full Story »

The Welshman's contract runs until next summer Bale, Conte and Hazard Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in bringing Gareth Bale back to Tottenham when the Welshman's contract comes to an end next summer. Should Spurs sign the Real Madrid forward, Bale will join the Premier League side for the third time, as he plied his trade there before joining Los Blancos and was loaned out to Tottenh...Full Story »

Gareth Bale could make a second sensational return to Tottenham with new boss Antonio Conte reportedly keen on signing the Welshman on loan from Real Madrid in January Tottenham Hotspur boss Antontio Conte has reportedly asked chairman Daniel Levy to re-sign Gareth Bale on loan in January. Bale, who was on loan at Spurs last season, has barely featured for Real Madrid this term and is understo...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth hailed his side’s ‘immense character’ after they twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Hartlepool.The Chairboys are a division above League Two Pools but were made to scrap all the way to secure an FA Cup replay.Ainsworth said: “The character from the boys is just immense. We were 2-1 down, 1-0 down and we have a great spirit here.“It&r...Full Story »

Real Madrid superstar Bale returned to training this week after being sidelined by a serious hamstring injury in September. Pacy frontman Gareth Bale is set to join the Wales squad despite being out injured for the past two months with Spanish giants Real Madrid Credit: Getty The 32-year-old attacker will miss Saturday's LaLiga clash with Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu. But Real boss Ancelott...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth lamented his side’s lack of quality on the night as they slipped to a 4-1 defeat at home to Ipswich.The Chairboys missed the chance to soar into League One’s automatic promotion places despite taking a 17th-minute lead through David Wheeler on his first league start of the season.Bersant Celina’s stunning equaliser 10 minutes later got Ipswich back...Full Story »

Gareth Bale's aim was to make it to Saturday's game against Rayo Vallecano with his Real Madrid teammates in order to give himself a chance at being called up for Wales' games against Belarus and Belgium this month. But he hasn't been able to meet his deadlines at club level, as he's still not training with the squad just five days out from the game. He's been working in the gym so far, and h...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth admitted he had mixed emotions after his Wycombe side dropped two points in a 3-3 draw at Fleetwood.The visitors had led 3-1 early in the second half, Sam Vokes adding to first-half goals from Brandon Hanlan and Adebayo Akinfenwa, but Fleetwood struck back to score twice in the space of four minutes to deny their visitors a sixth win in seven league games.“I’m disapp...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth praised his side’s composure after Ryan Tafazolli struck deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over Crewe.Tafazolli completed his double with virtually the last kick of the game in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Victory maintained Wycombe’s 100 per cent home record and moved them within goal difference of leaders Plymouth.Ainsworth said: &l...Full Story »

Gareth Bale could end up joining Arsenal if they can persuade Real Madrid to include him as part of a deal for Alexandre Lacazette. According to Defensa Central, the Gunners are looking to move Lacazette on before his contract expires next summer and hope to convince Bale to head in the opposite direction. The French striker arrived at the Emirates from Lyon for £46.5million in July 201...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth says there is plenty of football left in Adebayo Akinfenwa after the striker netted on a rare start for his promotion-chasing side.The 39-year-old powered in a trademark header to score the second goal in Wycombe’s 2-0 win at bottom-placed Doncaster and secure a fourth straight League One win.Akinfenwa started in place of Sam Vokes, who missed the game due to ...Full Story »