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28Mar

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Moore’s header sees Wales beat Latvia

Kieffer Moore and Neco Williams of Wales celebrate after the team's victory during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group D match between Wales and Latvia at Cardiff City Stadium on March 28, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.Wales maintained their good start to Euro 2024 qualifying as Kieffer Moore’s header gave them a 1-0 win over Latvia and put them top of Group D. Wales took the lead shortly before the break as Moore’s powerful header from Daniel James’ cross nestled into the bottom corner of the net. Neco Williams rattled the crossbar as Wales pushed for a second goal. Wales gave record scorer Gareth Bale a guard of honour before the match as he said goodbye to the home supporters. It proved a night to celebrate for Wales as they moved top of their group thanks to their away goal scored...

26Mar

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Broadhead scores on Wales debut to shock Croatia

Wales' Nathan Broadhead celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D qualifying match at the Stadion Poljud, Split. Picture date: Saturday March 25, 2023. Wales debutant Nathan Broadhead secured a stunning 1-1 draw for Robert Page’s side as they scored with their only shot on target in Split. Andrej Kramaric’s sweetly struck shot on 28 minutes gave the hosts a deserved half-time lead. Wales improved after the interval and might have levelled on the hour, but Dan James’ volley missed the target. Ivan Perisic hit the bar as Croatia sought a second, but Broadhead levelled from close range in injury-time. The goal, after a long throw caused chaos in the Croatian penalty area, came totally against the run of play, but Wales will not care a jot a...

14Mar

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Aaron Ramsey, NEWS, Wales

Ramsey named new Wales captain

Aaron Ramsey of Wales on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Aaron Ramsey will replace Gareth Bale as Wales captain with Ben Davies becoming vice-captain.Wales men’s record scorer and top appearance-maker Bale announced his retirement from football in January. Wales boss Rob Page has selected four uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia. Jordan James, Nathan Broadhead and Ollie Cooper could win first caps, as could 17-year-old forward Luke Harris. Millwall striker Tom Bradshaw’s fine form sees him called up for the first time in five years. Nice midfielder Ramsey, now the most-capped outfield player in the squad, is fit and a...

24Nov

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Bale to set Wales men’s record against Iran

Gareth Bale of Wales reacts during the Wales Press Conference at the Main Media Center on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Wales face Iran in a crucial second World Cup match knowing victory would significantly enhance their chances of reaching the second round in Qatar. Robert Page’s side started with a 1-1 draw against the United States, while Iran were thrashed 6-2 by England. Captain Gareth Bale will overtake team-mate Chris Gunter as Wales’ most-capped man if he plays on Friday. “It’s an amazing achievement, it’s an honour to represent my country so many times,” said Bale, who has 109 caps. “But it’s more important that we try and get the victory. Hopefully we can and it’ll make it even more special. “It will be a difficult game versus Iran – they are a very good team. They are here f...