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Poland Beat Wales On ‘Cruel’ Penalties To Qualify For Euro 2024 | Football News
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Poland Beat Wales On ‘Cruel’ Penalties To Qualify For Euro 2024 | Football News

[ad_1] Wales boss Rob Page said missing out on Euro 2024 was "cruel" on his players after Poland edged a penalty shootout 5-4 to qualify in Cardiff on Tuesday. After the sides could not be separated in a tense 0-0 draw, Leeds winger Dan James was the only player to fail to score in the shootout. Poland's five perfect spot-kicks earned them a place alongside France, the Netherlands and Austria in a tough Group D at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer."We created a good, emotional game. This is a very important day for us," said Poland coach Michal Probierz.Wales' new generation, shorn of the talismanic presence of the retired Gareth Bale, came up short by the finest of margins in heartbreaking fashion for the home fans and their manager at the Cardiff City Stadium."It's a cruel game, that's ...
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Croatia Secure Euro 2024 Ticket, France Held By Greece | Football News
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Croatia Secure Euro 2024 Ticket, France Held By Greece | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia clinched the final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Wales were forced to settle for a play-off place, while France had to come from behind to draw in Greece. Semi-finalists at the World Cup 12 months ago, Croatia knew they would qualify for next year's European Championship in Germany with a win against Armenia in Zagreb, but any slip-up would have allowed Wales to leapfrog them into second place in Group D. In the end it was a header two minutes before half-time by Ante Budimir that gave Croatia a 1-0 win to take them through, while Wales could only draw 1-1 with already-qualified Turkey in Cardiff.Croatia's prospects of automatic qualification had appeared in doubt when they lost to both Turkey and Wales in October, but they become the 21st and final...
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Italy, Netherlands, Wales Aim To Secure Euro 2024 Qualification | Football News
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Italy, Netherlands, Wales Aim To Secure Euro 2024 Qualification | Football News

[ad_1] Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany. The last two rounds of qualifying matches take place over the next week, and a total of 12 countries will secure their spots in next month's draw in Hamburg for the tournament to go with nine who are already guaranteed to be there.Continental heavyweights Spain, France, England, Belgium and Portugal have already qualified along with hosts Germany, Turkey, Scotland and Austria for the 24-nation finals which will run June 14 to July 14 next year.Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021 to cla...
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France, England Ease To Euro Qualifying Wins As Wales Stunned | Football News
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France, England Ease To Euro Qualifying Wins As Wales Stunned | Football News

[ad_1] England and France cruised to victories over international minnows in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday, but Wales saw their hopes of reaching next year's finals in Germany suffer a setback in a 4-2 home defeat by Armenia. Gareth Southgate's England scored twice from the penalty spot as they eased to a 4-0 win away to a Malta side ranked 172nd in the world and kept up their perfect record in Group C. Malta defender Ferdinando Apap turned Bukayo Saka's cross into his own net to give England an early lead, and Trent Alexander-Arnold made it 2-0 with a superb strike.Harry Kane, who became England's all-time top scorer during the last international window in March, made it three goals in three games in this campaign with a penalty to make it 3-0.Substitute Callum Wilson then completed th...
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Aaron Ramsey Named Wales Captain After Gareth Bale Retirement | Football News
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Aaron Ramsey Named Wales Captain After Gareth Bale Retirement | Football News

[ad_1] Aaron Ramsey was named as the new Wales captain on Tuesday following the retirement of Gareth Bale, as the team prepare for their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers. The 32-year-old, who has won 78 caps, will lead his country for the first time in matches against Croatia and Latvia later this month. Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Ramsey, who is currently at French side Nice, will spearhead a youthful 24-man squad named by Wales manager Rob Page on Tuesday."Aaron was the vice-captain behind Gareth and I see this as a natural progression," said Page."He's got a big opportunity to work with the young players. He's in the right time of his career to lead the boys out and he is relishing it."I've spoken to Aaron. He's very appreciative of it and he's looking forward to the role."Bale...
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Indian Hockey Team Grooves To ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’ After Crucial Win vs Wales In World Cup. Watch | Hockey News
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Indian Hockey Team Grooves To ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’ After Crucial Win vs Wales In World Cup. Watch | Hockey News

[ad_1] Team India failed to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FIH Men's World Cup, despite beating Wales 4-2 in their final Pool D match on Thursday. Needing to win by a margin of eight goals to qualify directly for the quarter-finals on Thursday, India finished second in the group behind England. In the match, Akashdeep Singh (32nd and 45th minutes) struck twice for India, while Shamsher Singh (21st) and Harmanpreet Singh (59th) got the other goals for the hosts. On the other hand, Gareth Furlong (42nd) and Jacob Draper (44th) found the net for Wales.After the match, it was time for celebrations and the Indian players grooved to a famous song of Daler Mehndi, titled 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra'.It's time to celebrate the victory.#IndiaKaGame #HockeyIndia #HWC2023 #StarsBecomeLegends #Hoc...
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Wales Boss Wants Gareth Bale To Stay Involved In International Set-Up | Football News
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Wales Boss Wants Gareth Bale To Stay Involved In International Set-Up | Football News

[ad_1] Wales manager Rob Page wants Gareth Bale to stay involved in the international set-up after the star forward announced he was hanging up his boots. Bale, a five-time Champions League winner at Real Madrid, ended a glittering career on Monday after winning 111 caps and scoring 41 goals for his country -- both national records for the men's team. The 33-year-old's decision to quit came after Wales' disappointing performance at the World Cup in Qatar, when Page's team failed to get out of their group and Bale struggled due to a lack of match fitness.Page revealed Bale contacted him on Sunday to inform him of his decision to retire, and said he was in full agreement with his captain."I told him I think it's the right time to bow out," he told the BBC. "You've just scored in a World Cu...
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Marcus Rashford’s Wonder Goal vs Wales Mesmeries Fans During FIFA World Cup. Watch | Football News
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Marcus Rashford’s Wonder Goal vs Wales Mesmeries Fans During FIFA World Cup. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Gareth Southgate saluted Marcus Rashford after the England forward maintained his renaissance by firing his country into the World Cup last 16 with a double in their 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday. Rashford put England on course for a last 16 clash with Senegal on Sunday as his superb free-kick broke the deadlock at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Phil Foden doubled England's lead just seconds later and Rashford netted again to ensure Gareth Southgate's side finished on top of Group B.Remarkable RashfordWatch the @England forward's Hero of the Match performance #Wales that helped the #ThreeLions ease into the Round of 16Stay tuned to #JioCinema & #Sports18 for more from #Qatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 pic.twitter.com/Exzn990gxF— JioCinema (@JioCinema...
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England Hero Marcus Rashford “Belongs” On World Cup Stage, Says Harry Maguire | Football News
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England Hero Marcus Rashford “Belongs” On World Cup Stage, Says Harry Maguire | Football News

[ad_1] Marcus Rashford's eye-catching performance in England's 3-0 win against Wales shows he "belongs" on the World Cup stage, according to Manchester United and international teammate Harry Maguire. The 25-year-old forward played a starring role as Gareth Southgate's men wrapped up their Group B campaign in style on Tuesday to progress to the last 16, where they will play Senegal. Rashford opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick and was instrumental in the second goal, scored by Phil Foden, before delivering the knockout blow in the 68th minute after a rampaging run down the right.Defender Maguire said he was delighted to see his clubmate back in top form after a tough year in which he slipped out of the international picture due to fitness issues and a loss of form."I'm really p...
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Marcus Rashford Stars As England Sink Wales To Set Up Senegal Clash | Football News
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Marcus Rashford Stars As England Sink Wales To Set Up Senegal Clash | Football News

[ad_1] England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate's side sealed first place in Group B thanks to key contributions from Rashford and Foden after they were restored to the team by the England boss. Foden showed why there has been such a clamour for him to start as he won the free-kick that Rashford converted to break the deadlock early in the second half at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.Foden doubled England's lead just seconds later to effectively ended the one-sided 'Battle of Britain' and Rashford struck again to ensure Wales' first World Cup since 1958 ended in disappointment.With Foden and Rashford providing the cu...
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