Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale not far off Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's level'
France legend says that Gareth Bale is not far off the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Apr 3, 02:27
Then Newcastle forward Michael Owen, during a game with Chelsea on April 4, 2009
Michael Owen picks team of the year
Former England centre-forward Michael Owen confirms who he has selected in his team of the season.
Apr 2, 14:42
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Zinedine Zidane: 'Unique Gareth Bale has been most impressive player'
Zinedine Zidane says that Gareth Bale has been more impressive than players within the Champions League this season.
Apr 2, 08:33
Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012
Scott Parker sees Swansea City win as crucial
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker thinks that Saturday's win at Swansea City was vital to their hopes of finishing in the top four.
Apr 2, 03:26
Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Gareth Bale proud of team spirit at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale thinks that team spirit will make the difference and keep his side fighting on two fronts this season.
Apr 2, 02:50
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Jamie Redknapp: 'If Luis Suarez misses out on award, it will be a travesty'
Jamie Redknapp believes that it would be a "travesty" if Liverpool striker Luis Suarez isn't crowned Player of the Year.
Apr 1, 09:34
Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Gareth Bale: Swansea City win was "massive"
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale says his side's win over Swansea City was a "massive" result for them.
Apr 1, 04:52
Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar reveals Robin van Persie vote for Player of the Year
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar says that he will vote for Robin van Persie for the Player of the Year award.
Mar 31, 06:43
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas hails "world-class" Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas hails Gareth Bale as "world class" after another headline-grabbing performance by the Welsh winger.
Mar 30, 18:41
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup during the match against Spurs on March 30, 2013
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup "disappointed" with defeat
Michael Laudrup admits that he is "disappointed" with Swansea City's failure to beat Tottenham Hotspur at the Liberty Stadium.
Mar 30, 18:07
Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses Tottenham's Premier League win over Swansea City, which came courtesy of goals from Gareth Bale and Jan Vertonghen.
Mar 30, 17:53
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas: "It was very important to bounce back"
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that it was important for his side to respond following back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
Mar 30, 17:20
Jan Vertonghen is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur survive late Swansea City scare
First-half goals from Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale prove enough for Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1 at Swansea City.
Mar 30, 16:56
Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur dominating Swansea City
Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale put Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 up at the break against Swansea City.
Mar 30, 15:51
Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Read how Spurs moved above Chelsea into third with a narrow victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute live text.
Mar 30, 14:10
Swansea players Nathan Dyer and Jonathan de Guzman discuss who is to take the penalty after one is awarded in the game with Bradford on February 24, 2013
Nathan Dyer urges Swansea City not to solely focus on Gareth Bale
Nathan Dyer urges Swansea City to focus on the whole of Tottenham's team tomorrow, not just Gareth Bale.
Mar 29, 11:49
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the FA cup third round replay against Arsenal on January 16, 2013
Preview:Swansea City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League clash between Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 28, 17:50
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 10, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas relieved to welcome Gareth Bale back injury-free
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas says that Gareth Bale is "fine" following his excursions with the Wales national team.
Mar 28, 15:20
Swansea defender Ben Davies celebrates his goal against Stoke on January 19, 2013
Swansea City's Ben Davies clueless on how to halt Gareth Bale
Swansea City full-back Ben Davies says that he has "no idea" how he is going to stop Gareth Bale against Tottenham this weekend.
Mar 28, 11:57
Wales' Ashley Williams celebrates the win over Scotland on March 22, 2013
Ashley Williams defends Wales boss Chris Coleman
Ashley Williams hits out at reports calling for Wales manager Chris Coleman to be sacked.
Mar 27, 23:16
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Gareth Bale the best in the Premier League'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is the best player in the Premier League.
Mar 27, 19:52
Croatia's Eduardo celebrates scoring against Wales on March 26, 2013
Match Analysis: Wales 1-2 Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Croatia's action-packed 2-1 win over Wales this evening.
Mar 26, 22:25
Wales' Gareth Bale scores a penalty against Croatia on March 26, 2013
Jonathan Williams laments Wales defeat
Jonathan Williams laments conceding two goals in the final 15 minutes against Croatia that cost Wales the points in their World Cup qualifier in Swansea.
Mar 26, 22:24
Croatia's Eduardo celebrates scoring against Wales on March 26, 2013
Wales suffer late defeat to Croatia
Wales suffer a late blow to lose 2-1 against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium in their World Cup qualifier.
Mar 26, 21:41
Gareth Bale scores a brace
Half-Time Report: Gareth Bale penalty gives Wales lead against Croatia
Gareth Bale gives Wales a 1-0 lead at half time against Croatia courtesy of a penalty.
Mar 26, 20:37
Gareth Bale scores a brace
Team News: Gareth Bale passed fit for Wales's Croatia clash
Gareth Bale is passed fit for Wales's World Cup qualifier against Croatia following his troubles with a virus.
Mar 26, 19:13
Wales' Gareth Bale scores a penalty against Croatia on March 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Wales 1-2 Croatia - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifier between Wales and Croatia.
Mar 26, 18:45
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale signs for BT Sport as guest pundit
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale signs up to act as a guest pundit and feature in TV adverts for BT Sport's football coverage next season.
Mar 26, 10:54
Gareth Bale and Shaun Maloney
Gareth Bale fit for Wales's clash with Croatia
Gareth Bale is fit for Wales's World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Tuesday.
Mar 26, 06:52
Wales' Ashley Williams celebrates the win over Scotland on March 22, 2013
Ashley Williams anticipates "great battle" with Croatia
Wales skipper Ashley Williams believes that tonight's match against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium will be a great spectacle, thanks to the battle between Gareth Bale and Luka Modric.
Mar 26, 04:06
Luka Modric of Croatia and Andy King of Wales
Chris Coleman wary of "unstoppable" Luka Modric
Wales manager Chris Coleman admits that Luka Modric is "unstoppable" at his best ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 26, 03:05
Inverness Caledonian Thistle's Owain Tudur Jones during a match on August 13, 2011
Wales call up Owain Tudur Jones
Owain Tudur Jones replaces the suspended Aaron Ramsey in the Wales squad for tomorrow evening's clash against Croatia.
Mar 25, 12:09
Gareth Bale scores a brace
Ashley Williams: 'Wales can cope without Gareth Bale'
Ashley Williams says that Wales win over Scotland is proof that they can cope without Gareth Bale.
Mar 25, 08:59
Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013
Chris Coleman: 'I won't risk Gareth Bale'
Wales manager Chris Coleman insists that he will not risk Gareth Bale's long-term fitness for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 24, 22:43
Wales player Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring against Scotland during their World Cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013
Preview:Wales vs. Croatia
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wales's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday.
Mar 24, 13:48
Gareth Bale's heart celebration
Gareth Bale plays down injury fears
Wales winger Gareth Bale reveals that he should be fit for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Mar 23, 00:17
Gareth Bale and Shaun Maloney
Chris Coleman: "Gareth Bale is okay"
Wales boss Chris Coleman insists that his decision to replace Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale during Friday's 2-1 win over Scotland was just a precautionary measure.
Mar 22, 22:46
Wales player Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring against Scotland during their World Cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013
Match Analysis: Scotland 1-2 Wales
Sports Mole looks over a frantic game at Hampden Park as Wales completed the double over Scotland in World Cup qualifying.
Mar 22, 22:41
Wales manager Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman proud of "superb" performance
Wales manager Chris Coleman lauds his side's "superb" performance to beat Scotland 2-1 at Hampden Park tonight.
Mar 22, 22:14
Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013
Wales fightback stuns Scotland
Wales score twice in as many minutes to come from a goal down and beat Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 21:58
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