Gareth Bale fired Wales to a 2-1 World Cup play-off semi-final victory over Austria that leaves them in sight of their first appearance in the finals for 64 years.Bale produced two stunning strikes – one in each half – before Wales had to endure anxious moments after Marcel Sabitzer’s deflected effort halved the deficit.Wales will now play Scotland or Ukraine for a place at the...Full Story »

Barca eye De Vrij swoop Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Inter over a move for Stefan de Vrij, per Fichajes. The defender, a Serie A winner last term at San Siro, is on a deal through the end of next term. But with the chance the Dutchman may not renew possible, his club are welcome to interest from other parties as he mulls his options. Sounders bring Ragen into fold NEWS ...Full Story »

The Wales and Real Madrid star will receive a slice of £2.35million towards the project. When he isn't playing football, Real Madrid star Bale also likes to play golf Credit: Getty It will go on converting an empty building into a 23,000sq  ft golf bar in his home city of Cardiff. Called Par 59, it will open in spring and have three nine-hole courses, a bar and a restaurant. Bale, 32, w...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has said that Gareth Bale remains "committed" to Real Madrid, despite not having played for the club since August, with just six months left on his contract. The Wales forward, 32, is absent from the team and unavailable for Wednesday's Copa del Rey round-of-32 trip to Alcoyano, with Ancelotti saying "he isn't injured, but doesn't feel good." Bale last featured for Madrid in a ...Full Story »