Robert Page and his Wales players have been warned there is an emotional tidal wave of support ready to carry Ukraine to the World Cup finals. The Ukranians – who will stand between Wales and the finals in Qatar if they beat Scotland in their play-off semi-final – have said they will pour their heart and soul into ensuring they win their matches as soldiers repelling the Russian invasion want the team to do everything they can to qualify, according to midfielder Taras Stepanenko. Ukraine, who last played against Bosnia & Herzegovina in a 2-0 victory in November, face Scotland in Glasgow on June 1, with the winner set to face Wales four days later for a place in the finals later this year.
Kieffer Moore has been hailed as “amazing” by his manager Scott Parker after the Wales striker’s dramatic goal sent Bournemouth back to the Premier League on a night of double Welsh celebration for the club. Moore fired home a decisive late winner against Nottingham Forest as The Cherries claimed the second automatic promotion sport behind champions Fulham with a 1-0 victory. It was Moore’s third goal in two substitute appearances for Bournemouth who went into the match in upbeat mood after the news that Moore’s Welsh clubmate David Brooks has been given the all-clear after cancer treatment.
Watching Wales play football on TV for nothing, and in the Welsh language, is about to become history. The FAW have signed up for a brave new world of Nordic streaming channels with monthly fees, so untested the service doesn’t even exist yet in the UK. Feeling let down? So is, Dan Parker. So, from 2024 broadcast access to Wales (men’s) international football is set fall behind a paywall. Swedish streaming service Viaplay has secured exclusive access to Wales’ World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, as well as Nations League games and friendlies.
By Harry Corish Gareth Bale has been pinpointed by as the man who can destroy Scotland’s hopes of reaching the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Former Scotland and Chelsea winger Pat Nevin believes the entire Scottish nation is wary of Bale, who has the ability to knock Scotland out of the World Cup reckoning. Scotland fans […]
By Paul Jones Neco Williams says he will be returning to Liverpool a “more mature and improved player” after helping Fulham win promotion from the Sky Bet Championship. Williams, who joined Fulham on loan in January, has been linked with an Anfield exit this summer to get more regular game-time with Trent Alexander-Arnold blocking his […]
By Rob Carbon CARDIFF MET 0 – 2 CARDIFF CITY Bluebirds boss Iain Derbyshire was almost speechless after he saw two of his most talented teenagers secure a revenge win for Cardiff City ladies to end the season as FAW Welsh Cup winners. The win overturned the defeat they had suffered against Cardiff met in […]
By David Williams Connor Roberts believes he has given Burnley a fighting chance of Premier League survival after his goal set the club on their way to a vital win against Southampton. The Wales defender’s superb strike inspired a crucial 2-0 victory against Southampton on Thursday night. The Clarets won for the first time since […]
By Paul Jones Nathan Jones insists he is determined to lead Luton Town into the Premier League – but does not rule out the possibility of one day managing in Wales. The Hatters boss has produced one of the more remarkable Championship stories of the season in taking a club with a tiny budget and […]
Gareth Bale is counting down the days to the end of his time at Real Madrid – and he doesn’t have many to go. What next? Stuart Taylor believes the Cardiff City option makes sense, especially if you’re a Wales fan, but maybe less so if you’re his agent on a large commission. Why is Wales superstar Gareth Bale still being linked with a move to the Championship and Cardiff City in the summer? Well, for a start his Real Madrid nightmare will draw to a close in a few weeks’ time, as his current contract expires, and despite being touted as a target for any number of clubs, nothing has yet been agreed.
By Jared Evitts Rob Page has finally got the chance to run the rule over potential World Cup play-off final rivals Ukraine this summer thanks to a decision to allow the top footballers in the under-siege nation to go on a tour of some of Europe’s top clubs. Wales are scheduled to play either Scotland […]
By Harry Corish Wales continued their World Cup qualification push with a disciplined 3-0 win against a resolute Kazakhstan team. Natasha Harding made her 100th cap in Astana but remains focused on helping Wales in their pursuit to reach the World Cup. While it was an emotional moment for the Wales veteran, Harding insisted that […]
Natasha Harding is set to win her 100th cap for Wales on Tuesday afternoon to write the latest chapter in an astonishing 14-year story. The Wales striker will reach three figures if she makes an appearance against Kazakhstan, in what is a crucial game for Wales in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Harding made her Wales debut against Switzerland as a 19-year-old way back in 2008.