United will face competition from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain for a player Jose Mourinho has always said he would be at “the front of the queue” for if he became available. That looks likely now with Real’s hierarchy wanting to use the £80m from Bale’s sale to finance a deal to bring […]
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Gareth Bale hits bicycle golazo just seconds after subbing into match to help Real Madrid win third consecutive Champions League title
David Ramos/Getty Images Real Madrid defeated Liverpool, 3-1, on Saturday to win their third consecutive Champions League title. The star of the match was substitute Gareth Bale, who drilled a bicycle kick into the back of the net just two minutes after subbing into the match to give Real a 2-1 lead. Teammate Cristiano Ronaldo […]
England World Cup squad: Gareth Southgate reveals reason for Jack Wilshere snub
Wilshere looked a shoo-in for a place on the plane to Russia after making 38 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season. But Express Sport discovered on Tuesday that Southgate had decided to omit Wilshere from his 23-man travelling party. Southgate confirmed the news on Wednesday when he named his England World Cup squad, […]
Real Madrid news: Chelsea and Man Utd target Gareth Bale secures transfer promise – report
Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid after an injury-plagued 18 months that has seen him fall out of favour. Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all reportedly interested in securing his signature. Former Spurs star Bale is eager to return to the Premier League, according to Spanish publication Don Balon. […]
Gareth Southgate gives Dele Alli FIVE games to prove he can partner Harry Kane in Russia
Alli’s international activity was restricted to just 22 minutes as a substitute in Amsterdam on Friday and he was the shock omission from the 16 players who got onto the Wembley pitch in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Italy. In his absence, Southgate has praised the understanding developed between Jesse Lingard and Raheem Sterling just behind […]
England boss Gareth Southgate gives brutal VAR verdict as Italy snatch late draw
German referee Deniz Aytekin consulted VAR after England debutant James Tarkowski appeared to tread on Italy striker Federico Chiesa’s foot as he sped into the box just three minutes from time. To England’s consternation, the referee looked at the pitch-side screen, gave the decision which looked harsh – and Lorenzo Insigne put away the spot […]
Man Utd transfer dreams in ruins as Ryan Giggs tells Gareth Bale to stay at Real Madrid
Bale has emerged as a serious summer transfer target for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, while Chelsea and Tottenham are also interested in the 28-year-old Wales forward. But Bale’s international manager and former United legend Ryan Giggs believes he would be best served by staying in Spain and rejecting overtures from the Premier League. New […]
Gareth Southgate slams ‘DISGUSTING’ racism by England fans after Boris Johnson claim
But the manager insists that this country has to get its own affairs in order before criticising Russian crowds for racism. The England coach, on the eve of his team’s World Cup warm up game with Holland here in Amsterdam, hit out at Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has urged fans not to travel to […]
Gareth Bale transfer odds: Real Madrid star tipped for Premier League comeback
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale could be preparing himself for a big-money move back to the Premier League – with several teams linked to the Welshman. The 28-year-old forward has enjoyed and endured a mixed spell with the La Liga giants, and his time with the club could be coming to an end. Tottenham may […]
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho eyes ‘next Gareth Bale’ as Luke Shaw replacement
Jose Mourinho launched another scathing attack on Luke Shaw after Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Brighton in their FA Cup quarter-final at the weekend. And it has led to strong speculation that Shaw’s time at Old Trafford will come to an end in the summer. Ashley Young has occupied the left-back position for much of […]