What next for out-of-favour Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale?
Gareth Bale’s role as an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s final LaLiga game of the season has intensified speculation over his future.
Gareth Bale
The sporting weekend in pictures
Manchester City completed a historic domestic treble as they thrashed Watford 6-0 to win the FA Cup at Wembley. There was plenty more silverware handed out on an action-packed sporting weekend. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the best pictures.
Real Madrid’s season ends on miserable note with home defeat
Loren Moron and Jese teamed up to hand Real Betis a famous victory at the Estadio Bernabeu as Real Madrid’s disappointing season ended with a whimper.
Gomez reveals his pain at watching Liverpool’s ‘historic’ season from the stands
Defender Joe Gomez admits it hurt having to watch Liverpool’s “historic” season from the sidelines.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The future of Alexis Sanchez could be away from Manchester United, but the Old Trafford club may still be forced to pay for the Chilean next season, the Daily Mirror reports. Sanchez, who has struggled for goals since moving from Arsenal, could switch to Inter Milan over the summer, but the paper reports a loan deal is the most likely prospect which would see United paying half his £500,000-a-week wages.
Liverpool midfielder Milner looking for redemption in Champions League final
Liverpool midfielder James Milner is looking for Champions League redemption in Madrid next month.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Gareth Bale could be returning to Tottenham as part of a loan deal as doubts grow over the Wales international’s future at Real Madrid, the Sun says. It is thought the 29-year-old has fallen out of favour with boss Zinedine Zidane, with the Spanish giants said to have now offered the £600,000-a-week star a cut-price £10million season-long loan at his former club.
Zidane refuses to shed light on Bale’s Real Madrid future as he talks up Diaz
Zinedine Zidane praised former Manchester City midfielder Brahim Diaz but would not speculate over the future of Gareth Bale following Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad.
Second out of Real’s sights after Sociedad setback
Real Madrid saw their hopes of finishing second in LaLiga ended as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad and also had defender Jesus Vallejo sent off for handball.
Zidane plays down speculation around Pogba and Bale
Zinedine Zidane has dismissed speculation concerning Gareth Bale and Paul Pogba in the build-up to Real Madrid’s penultimate LaLiga game of the season at Real Sociedad.
Rory McIlroy retains top spot in Sunday Times rich list of young sport stars
Rory McIlroy has been named as the richest young sports star in Britain and Ireland for the second consecutive year, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Andre Gomes has been a regular for Everton this season after signing for the Toffees on a season-long loan from Barcelona, but the Goodison Park side will struggle to make the deal permanent, according to the Sun. Arsenal are said to be interested in the midfielder, alongside Roma and Inter Milan.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The future of Eden Hazard at Chelsea is subject of speculation, with Spanish media reporting the Belgian is considering handing in a transfer request to force a move to Real Madrid, while the Daily Mirror reports the Stamford Bridge side have already rebuffed a £100m offer. Hazard only has one year left on his contract and could leave for nothing in 12 months.
Klopp recalls experience of Champions League comeback attempt before Barca clash
Jurgen Klopp recalled a past experience of being 3-0 down after the first leg of a Champions League tie as he prepared his injury-hit Liverpool side for Barcelona’s visit to Anfield on Tuesday.
Real battle to victory with Bale left out
Gareth Bale was left out of the matchday squad as Real Madrid claimed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
Bale is fully committed to Real Madrid, insists agent
Gareth Bale’s agent says the Wales international remains “100 per cent” committed to Real Madrid.
Adrian Embarba winner keeps Rayo Vallecano survival hopes alive
Adrian Embarba kept Rayo Vallecano’s LaLiga faint survival hopes alive as they pulled off a shock victory over misfiring Real Madrid.
Zidane suggests out-of-favour Real Madrid players should look elsewhere
Zinedine Zidane has suggested out-of-favour Real Madrid players should be looking elsewhere for game-time next season and not choosing to stay at the Bernabeu.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Atletico Madrid and Napoli are keeping tabs on Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier, the Express says. It comes amid reports that Spurs could look to bolster their full-back options in the summer, leaving a question mark over Trippier’s long-term future at the club. The race could really hot up at the end of the campaign, however, with Manchester United and Everton also said to be interested in the £40million-rated 28-year-old.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Nicolas Pepe is being eyed up by Chelsea as a replacement for Eden Hazard, the Daily Mirror reports. The Blues have lined up the 23-year-old Lille winger in case their appeal against their transfer ban is successful, the paper says. Pepe has also been linked to Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
We have to perform better, it’s our duty – Zidane demands more from Real players
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane declared he and his players had a duty to improve after they were held 1-1 at Leganes.
Casemiro backs Bale to handle uncertainty over future
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has backed Gareth Bale to handle the growing uncertainty over his future.
Zidane gives no guarantees on Bale’s Real Madrid future
Zinedine Zidane offered no assurances on Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid future after whistles were directed at the Welshman during their 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Bernabeu.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid rally to beat Eibar
Karim Benzema struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 against Eibar at the Bernabeu.
Zidane: I don’t want to see Madrid without Varane
Zinedine Zidane insists he is not prepared to let World Cup winner Raphael Varane leave Real Madrid.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Youri Tielemans could become a permanent fixture at Leicester after an impressive run with the Foxes, the Mail reports. The 21-year-old was sent out on loan to the English top-flight by Monaco and looks to have won over the fans after just seven games. The plaudits could now extend to the Leicester hierarchy as bosses consider a £40million bid for Belgium midfielder, the paper says.
Cole: Man United need Champions League football to attract likes of Gareth Bale
Manchester United need to qualify for the Champions League if they are to attract players of Gareth Bale’s calibre, according to Andrew Cole.
Wales winger James not distracted by speculation over his club future
Wales hero Daniel James has vowed to focus on his football and not be distracted as Premier League clubs monitor his contract situation at Swansea.
How Gareth Bale performed as Wales took on Slovakia
Gareth Bale captained Wales in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia at Cardiff City Stadium after Ashley Williams was dropped to the bench.
Daniel James goal gives Wales perfect start to Euro 2020 qualification bid
Wales opened their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Slovakia in Cardiff.
We can overcome Ramsey blow – Bale
Gareth Bale insists Wales can overcome the loss of Aaron Ramsey from their opening Euro 2020 qualifier and aim for top spot in Group E.
Gareth Bale: Wales can cope with Aaron Ramsey’s absence
Gareth Bale insists Wales can overcome the loss of Aaron Ramsey from their opening Euro 2020 qualifier and aim for top spot in Group E.