Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Best XI: Players to have missed out on World Cup qualification
Sports Mole selects the best XI of players who have failed to qualify for next summer's World Cup, including Alexis Sanchez, Gareth Bale and two Ballon d'Or nominees.
Oct 11, 16:40
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017
Darren Anderton: 'Harry Kane worth £200m to Tottenham Hotspur'
Harry Kane will attract a world-record transfer fee if he leaves Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid at the end of the season, according to Spurs legend Darren Anderton.
Oct 11, 15:11
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City on September 16, 2017
Real Madrid to offer Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Luka Modric for Harry Kane?
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric in a deal for Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane.
Oct 11, 09:07
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Gareth Bale 'urges Chris Coleman to stay on as Wales manager'
Gareth Bale and his teammates reportedly urge Chris Coleman to stay on as Wales manager.
Oct 10, 11:19
Gareth Bale after Real Madrid's Champions League final victory over Juventus on June 6, 2017
Real Madrid open to selling Manchester United target Gareth Bale for £89m?
Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Gareth Bale for £89m, with Manchester United said to be keen on his signature.
Oct 10, 10:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Coleman to wait for 'dust to settle' before deciding Wales future
Chris Coleman says that he will wait before making a decision about his future as Wales manager.
Oct 9, 21:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wales boss Chris Coleman: 'World Cup failure will hurt for a bit'
Wales boss Chris Coleman says that the players will "learn" from their failure to reach the World Cup playoffs.
Oct 9, 21:36
Irish players celebrate next to a dejected Joe Ledley after the World Cup qualifier between Wales and the Republic of Ireland on October 9, 2017
Republic of Ireland reach World Cup playoffs at Wales's expense
James McClean scores the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland beat Wales 1-0 in Cardiff to seal a World Cup playoff place at their hosts' expense.
Oct 9, 20:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman as important as Gareth Bale'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has suggested that Seamus Coleman will be missed by the nation just as much as Wales will miss Gareth Bale.
Oct 7, 13:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wales boss Chris Coleman: 'I'm delighted for Tom Lawrence'
Wales boss Chris Coleman admits that he is delighted for Tom Lawrence after the winger netted his nation's winning goal against Georgia in their World Cup qualifier.
Oct 6, 18:26
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Tom Lawrence strike edges Wales closer to World Cup playoffs
Wales beat Georgia 1-0 at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Stadium in Tbilisi to hold on to second place in Group D heading into the final round of fixtures.
Oct 6, 17:53
Wales striker Sam Vokes in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Team News: Tom Lawrence, Sam Vokes start for Wales in Georgia
Wales boss Chris Coleman selects both Tom Lawrence and Sam Vokes in the starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier in Georgia.
Oct 6, 15:04
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo have a chat during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Tutor: 'Gareth Bale's Spanish is strong'
The language tutor of Real Madrid's Gareth Bale claims that the Welshman's grasp of the Spanish language "is better than what he shows in interviews".
Oct 6, 13:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'Wales strong enough without Gareth Bale'
Gareth Bale's absence through a calf strain is nothing that Wales are not used to, according to Dragons manager Chris Coleman.
Oct 5, 18:57
Dave Edwards in action for Wales against England on June 16, 2016
Dave Edwards: 'Joe Allen can lead Wales to World Cup playoffs'
Wales midfielder Dave Edwards says that teammate Joe Allen is capable of leading Wales to the World Cup playoffs in the absence of Gareth Bale.
Oct 5, 10:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ryan Giggs: 'Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale may need to adapt game'
Wales legend Ryan Giggs says that winger Gareth Bale may have to adapt his game in order to increase his chances of avoiding injuries.
Oct 4, 15:12
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Real Madrid confirm Gareth Bale injury, but no tear in calf muscle
Real Madrid confirm that Gareth Bale has suffered a calf injury, but has not torn the muscle.
Oct 4, 13:39
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Marley Watkins withdraws from Wales squad, Ryan Hedges in as replacement
Marley Watkins withdraws from the Wales squad due to injury, resulting in Ryan Hedges being called up for qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 4, 13:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Keane: 'Seamus Coleman as vital as Gareth Bale'
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane downplays the absence of Wales's Gareth Bale ahead of their World Cup qualifying showdown.
Oct 3, 19:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wales's Tom Lawrence: 'Gareth Bale absence does not faze us'
Wales striker Tom Lawrence insists that his team can get results in their remaining World Cup qualifiers without Gareth Bale.
Oct 3, 18:36
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Gareth Bale to miss Tottenham Hotspur reunion with calf injury?
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could miss both Champions League matches against former club Tottenham Hotspur as a result of a calf injury.
Oct 3, 16:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tom Bradshaw called up to Wales squad due to Gareth Bale injury blow
Wales call up Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw to the squad after Gareth Bale was ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 3, 10:18
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Gareth Bale to miss Wales's World Cup qualifiers with hamstring injury
Gareth Bale is ruled out of Wales's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland due to a hamstring injury.
Oct 3, 08:39
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in training on June 2, 2017
Zinedine Zidane urges caution over Gareth Bale injury
Zinedine Zidane confirms that Gareth Bale is still struggling with a calf injury and should not be risked by Wales in their upcoming qualifiers.
Oct 2, 17:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane 'worried' by lack of rest for Real Madrid players
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane admits that his side looked tired against Espanyol after playing seven times in the space of three weeks.
Oct 2, 10:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Isco nets brace in Real Madrid win
Real Madrid record their first home La Liga win of the 2017-18 campaign courtesy of a 2-0 success over Espanyol on Sunday night.
Oct 1, 20:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Achraf Hakimi to make Real Madrid debut in Espanyol clash
Real Madrid are to hand a senior debut to 18-year-old Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi in Sunday's meeting with Espanyol at the Bernabeu.
Oct 1, 18:04
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Gareth Bale a fitness doubt for Wales after being ruled out of Real Madrid clash
Wales could be without star man Gareth Bale for their remaining World Cup qualifiers as the Real Madrid ace is struggling with a calf muscle strain.
Oct 1, 11:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews Sunday evening's La Liga meeting between defending champions Real Madrid and Espanyol at the Bernabeu.
Sep 29, 09:47
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane on March 6, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid were perfect'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane hails his side's "perfect" performance after the Spanish club overcame Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the Champions League.
Sep 27, 13:03
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace in Real Madrid win
Real Madrid move onto six points in Group H after recording a 3-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday night's Champions League fixture.
Sep 26, 20:37
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Live Commentary: Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League group match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, which ended in a 3-1 away win.
Sep 26, 17:45
Harry Kane scores the first during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur on September 23, 2017
Mark Noble: 'Harry Kane easily worth more than £100m'
Mark Noble believes that Harry Kane is worth more than £100m after seeing the Tottenham Hotspur striker add another couple of goals to his tally at the weekend.
Sep 25, 12:36
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will soon be back to best'
Zinedine Zidane is confident that it is just a matter of time before Cristiano Ronaldo returns to goalscoring form in La Liga, having mustered 18 shots without scoring.
Sep 23, 21:41
Cristiano Ronaldo finally shows some modesty during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Real Madrid return to winning ways
Spanish champions Real Madrid return to winning ways in La Liga courtesy of a 2-1 victory over struggling Alaves on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 23, 16:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Sergio Ramos to renew Real Madrid contract
Sergio Ramos is reportedly close to signing a new Real Madrid contract that will take him until the summer of 2021.
Sep 23, 10:16
Cristiano Ronaldo finally shows some modesty during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Preview:Alaves vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between struggling Alaves and under-pressure Real Madrid.
Sep 21, 15:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Real Betis score late on to stun Real Madrid at Bernabeu
Antonio Sanabria heads home in the fourth minute of added time to earn Real Betis a shock 1-0 win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Sep 20, 21:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane "impressed" by young striker Borja Mayoral
Zinedine Zidane was always confident that Borja Mayoral would "play an important role" for Real Madrid when handed a rare league start against Real Sociedad.
Sep 18, 10:38
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Gareth Bale: Criticism from Real Madrid supporters "is normal"
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale intends to respond to his critics by reaching peak form once again, having netted a big goal against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
Sep 18, 09:17