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Bale ranked above Rooney as greatest British player

Gareth Bale’s standing in the pantheon of footballing greats remains a hot topic of debate long after his retirement from the professional game. While the Welsh wizard conquered Europe multiple times with Real Madrid, questions often persist regarding his legacy compared to other British icons like Wayne Rooney.

Is this when Ronaldo will retire with Portugal? Date set

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to announce his retirement from international football after one final appearance for Portugal. The forward is expected to bid farewell to the national team in a Nations League match against Wales, concluding a record-breaking career where he became the most capped player and greatest goalscorer in international football history.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Wales v North Macedonia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ramsey lands first permanent managerial post after retiring

Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has officially moved into management after being clinical in his decision to hang up his boots. The 35-year-old has been confirmed as the new head coach of Oxford United, marking a significant new chapter for one of Wales' greatest ever players.