1 hour ago Bellamy hopes Wales’ tie with North Macedonia brings some comfort after tragedy

Both teams will wear black armbands at the Tose Proeski Arena on Tuesday.

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13 h. ago Bellamy run continues and Jordan James stakes Skopje claim – talking points

Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Kazakhstan on Saturday.

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47 h. ago Wales sink Kazakhstan to get World Cup campaign up and running

It was not pitch perfect but Wales made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, the substitute Rabbi Matondo capping victory in stoppage time after Ben Davies and Daniel James scored either side of a Kazakhstan penalty. The hush of trepidation that filled the Cardiff air approaching the final whistle confirmed what proved an awkward but satisfying night as Wales edged past Kazakhstan, 110th in the world, to preserve Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten record, though an improved performance is surely required if that is to remain in North Macedonia on Tuesday.Wales hope this is the start of another memorable journey. And one with a happier ending than three woeful group-stage performances. This week even Davies, a typically uber-cautious talker, did not dress up Wales’s showing at the last World Cup. “The best moment of Qatar was probably just the Ukraine [playoff] game in getting there,” said the defender, whose header 79 seconds into the second half offered Wales comfort befor...

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48 h. ago Craig Bellamy’s midas touch brings Wales victory in opening World Cup qualifier

Wales 3-1 Kazakstan: Bellamy’s men now travel to North Macedonia for their second fixture

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49 h. ago Wales sink Kazhakstan to get World Cup campaign up and running

It was not pitch perfect but Wales made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, the substitute Rabbi Matondo capping victory in stoppage time after Ben Davies and Daniel James scored either side of a Kazakhstan penalty. The hush of trepidation that filled the Cardiff air approaching the final whistle served to confirm what proved an awkward night as Wales edged past Kazakhstan, 110th in the world, to preserve Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten record in charge, though an improved performance is surely required if that is to remain in North Macedonia on Tuesday.Wales hope this is the start of another memorable journey. And one with a happier ending than three woeful group-stage performances. This week even Ben Davies, a typically uber-cautious talker, did not dress up Wales’s showing at the last World Cup. “The best moment of Qatar was probably just the Ukraine [playoff] game in getting there,” said the defender, again captain in the absence of Aaron Ramsey, who is out for the ...

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66 h. ago UK weather: Atlantic storm bringing snow and rain to every inch of England and Wales

Shocking new weather maps show an Atlantic storm carrying both heavy snow and rain will soon batter the UK, covering every inch of England and Wales later this month

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4 d. ago 'The UK Government's brutal cuts to benefits will bring horror and distress to people in Wales'

A leading Welsh charity says cuts aren't about reform but 'slashing people’s incomes for short-term savings'

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4 d. ago Thomas Tuchel explains what England were missing at Euro 2024: ‘They were afraid’

Tuchel is confident he can find the missing piece and guide the Three Lions to victory at the 2026 World Cup following heartbreak in the Euro 2024 final against Spain

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5 d. ago Welsh club bring back 'freak of nature' from England in statement signing

Harry Beddall has been one of the leading lights for Wales U20s in recent weeks

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5 d. ago Paul Scholes slammed over 'arrogant and classless' comments on Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes laughed at the suggestion Eddie Howe should be immortalised with a statue following Newcastle's Carabao Cup victory at Wembley

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7 d. ago Inside Newcastle fans' wild Carabao Cup celebrations as 'thousands' took to the streets

Newcastle United fans celebrated long into the night after their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy was ended with Carabao Cup victory against Liverpool at Wembley

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7 d. ago WSL Review: Chelsea earn first trophy of the season as Crystal Palace pick up crucial win

Chelsea won the first trophy of the season thanks to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Subway Women's League Cup, while Crystal Palace picked up an important win

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7 d. ago Gary Neville fumes at VAR after late call in Newcastle's Carabao Cup Final triumph

Newcastle United beat Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup final at Wembley but the Magpies' 2-1 victory wasn't without its VAR drama - to the frustration of Gary Neville

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8 d. ago Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes reduced to tears after ending 70

Eddie Howe led Newcastle to Carabao Cup glory with a victory over Liverpool, as goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak helped the club end a 70-year wait for major silverware

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8 d. ago ‘It’s like the World Cup!’ Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes hails Carabao Cup victory

Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to end a 70-year wait for a piece of major silverware

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8 d. ago Newcastle sink Liverpool to savour taste of glory after decades of drought

The black-and-white clad hordes had turned up wondering if it would finally be the day. There was optimism and yet massive apprehension, too. The Newcastle United support had lived on the end of their nerves since setting up this Carabao Cup final with victory over Arsenal in the semi-final. When you last won a domestic trophy in 1955, the FA Cup victory over Manchester City, the goals from Jackie Milburn, Bobby Mitchell and George Hannah going down in folklore, it is going to be this way.It would be the day, one when new legends were born. Above all, it was just a giant Newcastle party. Yes, there was tension at the end, of course there was when the board went up to show eight additional minutes and the Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa ran through to make it 2-1, the goal given after a VAR review showed he was onside. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago The key to Chelsea’s victory over Man City in League Cup final resulting in huge advantage

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City: Sonia Bompastor lifted her first trophy in England in the Women’s League Cup as the Blues landed the first blow ahead of three more meetings in 12 days

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9 d. ago Chelsea win Women’s League Cup final after own goal denies Manchester City

Women’s League Cup final: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester CityRamírez 8, Hasegawa 77og; Fujino 64Sonia Bompastor won her first trophy in English football and continued her unbeaten first season as Chelsea manager as they triumphed over Manchester City in a well-contested Women’s League Cup final at Pride Park.The result gave Chelsea a 26th victory from Bompastor’s 28 competitive matches in charge of the club so far in all competitions, while the interim Manchester City head coach, Nick Cushing, lost his first game back in charge of the club, after the sacking of Gareth Taylor. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Gold Cup results, reaction and updates after Galopin Des Champs beaten

Inothewayurthinkin stole the show with victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

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1 week ago Anything possible at Aston Villa where Man Utd outcast is latest to benefit from Unai Emery

Unai Emery has Aston Villa dreaming of European glory again - and the Spaniard's Midas touch has already had the desired effect on January buys Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio

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