Pressure is on for Bale to deliver one final time
With his top-knot pulled tight and his shorts rolled high in the Azerbaijani sun, Gareth Bale has been hard to miss this week.
How many substitutions are teams allowed to make at Euro 2020?
A summer filled with football is nearly upon us with Euro 2020 set to get underway on 11 June. The tournament is being played across the continent...
Notebook: Wales' key selection decision
Wales are having a unique Euro 2020 experience. Unlike England and Scotland, Wales have had a long journey to get to their base in Azerbaijan for...
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Neale Jones, from Merthyr Tydfil, is based in the Azerbaijan capital but work commitments mean he will miss the crucial football matches.
We just had to be with Wales - the amazing stories of fans heading to Euros
A small number of Wales supporters have made the difficult trip to Azerbaijan to support their team at Euro 2020, and their journeys have been far...
Euro 2020: Wales were the fans' favourites five years ago... but now they are in Azerbaijan too!
Wales have been dealt an uphill challenge by being dumped in the tournament's eastern outpost: a city of searing heat, bordering Iran, where every...
Azerbaijan football boss reassures Wales fans over coronavirus safety at Euro 2020
ABOUT 2,000 Wales supporters are making the 3,000-mile trip to the shores of the Caspian Sea for their European Championship games against...
Azerbaijan football boss reassures Wales fans over safety
The Dragons play their first game of Euro 2020 against Switzerland on Saturday.
Brooks putting himself in the shop window with Wales?
AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks and Cherries defender Chris Mepham have both been included in the 26-man Wales squad for the upcoming...
Shane Duffy: 'We cannot be written off for World Cup'
Ireland face Portugal, Azerbaijan and Serbia in September.
Notebook: How will Wales fare at the Euros?
Wales are stepping up their preparations for Euro 2020 having arrived in Azerbaijan ahead of their opening two group games.
Wales seeking to recreate the spirit of Euro 2016 after stunning run saw them reach the semi-finals
The 'Together Stronger' motto became a legendary part of Wales' tournament five years ago and the message has been posted at selected places around...
'I thought I was staying' - Jonny Williams delivers verdict on Cardiff City exit
Wales star Jonny Williams was released by Cardiff City just days before travelling with Wales to Azerbaijan for Euro 2020
‘Land of Fire’ Azerbaijan can’t wait to host Wales fans at Euro 2020… until they play Turkey
THEY have the longest journey of any team in Euro 2020, but Wales fans are being welcomed with open arms in Azerbaijan. The country was one of only...
Pirelli chief explains cause of tyre failures at Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s 200mph crash
PIRELLI boss Mario Isola believes Max Verstappen’s crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was caused by debris on the track. Both Verstappen and...
Can Wales fans travel to Baku and Rome for Euro 2020?
WALES will be represented in the second European Championship running as they take on Switzerland, Turkey and Italy. But unlike England and...
Preview: Turkey vs. Azerbaijan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Turkey and Azerbaijan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Wales fans told to stay home for Euros
THE Football Association of Wales has urged fans to heed UK Government warnings over travelling to Euro 2020 games in Azerbaijan and Italy due to...
Wales fans advised not to travel to Italy and Azerbaijan for Euro games
Wales supporters are being told not to travel to watch their side in the Euro 2020 group stage fixtures due to concerns over the coronavirus
Wales FA urges fans to heed Government warnings over Euro 2020 travel
The Football Association of Wales has urged fans to heed UK Government warnings over travelling to Euro 2020 games in Azerbaijan and Italy due to...
Kieffer Moore on scoring in Baku ahead of return to Azerbaijan for Euro 2020
Kieffer Moore and Wales will return to Baku in June, the city where they registered an important qualifying victory over Azerbaijan in 2019.
Soccer-Azerbaijan commits to 50% fan capacity for Euro 2020 games
Azerbaijan will allow fans to attend Euro 2020 matches in Baku amid the COVID-19 pandemic with its Olympic Stadium set to be capped at 50%...
Mitrovic the man yet again as double secures Serbia win in Azerbaijan
Fulham striker makes it five goals in three World Cup qualifiers
Soccer-Mitrovic double gives Serbia 2-1 win at Azerbaijan
BAKU — Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrovic completed a perfect week for the striker in World Cup qualifying with two more goals to help the...
Mitrovic shines again to edge Serbia past Azerbaijan
Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic completed a perfect week for the striker in World Cup qualifying with two more goals to help the Balkan nation to a...
Another Mitrovic double earns Serbia win
Serbia's all-time leading scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic scored his second international double in four days in their 2-1 World Cup qualifying win in...
Former Liverpool defender aims jibe at Bruno Fernandes following Jota’s brace for Portugal
Portugal held by SerbiaPortugal were back in World Cup qualifying action on Saturday evening, facing off with Serbia.A Seleção would...
Joao Moutinho injury doubt for Portugal, Wolves teammate Corbeanu scores on Canada debut
Moutinho injury concernWolves midfielder Joao Moutinho could be injured ahead of Portugal’s next international fixture. 34-year old was not...
Azerbaijan accused of using football as an instrument of war – so should Uefa be taking the Euros there this summer?
Politics and football have become dangerously blurred in the country
Brian Kerr hilariously contrasts Azerbaijani goalkeepers with GAA players whom he calls ‘catch and kick merchants’
BRIAN KERR hilariously contrasted Azerbaijani goalkeepers with GAA players whom he labelled ‘catch and kick merchants.’ It was the...
Portugal 1-0 Azerbaijan LIVE RESULT: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to close on goal record as Portuguese limp past minnows
PORTUGAL began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a win that will not live long in the memory Cristiano Ronaldo failed to move closer to Ali...
Portugal lucky to beat stubborn Azerbaijan as France show no bite
Despite dominating possession, out-shooting their opponents by 29-4 and having Cristiano Ronaldo in their arsenal on his club’s home turf,...
Soucek scores first Czech hat-trick in Estonia rout while France are held by Ukraine and Portugal edge past Azerbaijan
TOMAS SOUCEK’S brisk hat-trick led the Czech Republic’s 6-2 rout of Estonia – but France and Holland were stunned on...
No home comforts for Ronaldo as Portugal grind out win
Portugal produced a rusty display in their opening World Cup qualifier at home to Azerbaijan on Wednesday but still made a winning start with a 1-0...
World Cup qualifying: KDB, Lukaku lead Belgium; Surprise draw for France
The Czech Republic scored six. Gareth Bale and Kevin De Bruyne traded early heroics early in Belgium, and Portugal needed an own goal to beat...
Ronaldo and Fernandes: 13 shots, no goals as Portugal beat Azerbaijan
Portugal's two most influential players saw plenty of the ball in Turin but weren't able to do much with it as they claimed a nervy win.
Portugal vs Azerbaijan LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from World Cup 2022 qualifier in Turin
CRISTIANO RONALDO and Portugal are getting their World Cup qualifying campaign underway against Azerbaijan. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner...
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No problems with Ronaldo's mentality, says Portugal coach
Criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo's performances for Juventus has had no impact on the forward's morale and he is ready to give 100 per cent for...
Cristiano Ronaldo 'doesn't have any mentality problems' despite Juventus struggles, says Santos
Criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo's displays for Juventus has had no impact on his morale and he is ready to give 100 per cent for Portugal in their...
World Cup Qualifying: How Portugal could line up against Azerbaijan
The qualifiers for Qatar 2022 get under way this week, and the Seleccao will be hoping to get off to a good start in Group A
How Portugal could line up against Azerbaijan
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for their World Cup qualifier with Azerbaijan on Wednesday evening.
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Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio will not join the rest of the Portuguese squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Azerbaijan and Qatar.
European Championship winner earns first int’l call-up since 2018 after consistent displays
Cedric Soares has been called up to the Portugal squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan, Serbia and Luxembourg. The...
OFFICIAL - Keisuke HONDA joins Neftchi Baku
Parting ways with Portimonense last month, after only a week, due to some irregularities in their agreement, 34-year old Japanese attacking...
OFFICIAL - Former Cagliari and Cruzeiro man Caio RANGEL joins Santo André
Parting ways with Azerbaijani side Zira FK, 25-year old Brazilian winger Caio Rangel has officially joined Santo André.
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Portugal to switch game against Azerbaijan to Italy, Premier League stars will AVOID quarantine
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had already indicated he would ask his stars to avoid playing matches in countries on the UK's 'red list' - and...
While OGS fears Fernandes will miss Brighton & Spurs, Portugal’s match moves to Italy
Solskjaer airs Bruno worriesManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned about letting his key player Bruno Fernandes leave to join...
Man Utd set to BLOCK Bruno Fernandes from playing for Portugal over quarantine red list fears as Prem hold crisis talks
MANCHESTER UNITED could BLOCK Bruno Fernandes from playing for Portugal this month with the Premier League set to hold crisis talks. Portugal have...
OFFICIAL - CFR Cluj sign SIGURJONSSON
Parting ways with Azerbaijani side Astana after a year and a half, Icelandic international attacking midfielder Runar Mar Sigurjonsson (30) has...
Ireland's World Cup group hit by FIFA Covid ruling with Fernandes and Silva doubts for Portugal's opener
Ireland's World Cup qualification opponents Portugal may be without some of their biggest stars for their opener at at home to Azerbaijan on March...
Ex-Everton ace Gueye swigs champagne in hot tub with two women and slams his own club as he faces calls to be DEPORTED
Ex-Everton ace Magaye Gueye is facing calls to be deported from Romania … after being filmed in a booze-fuelled hot tub with two women. The...
Ex-Everton star Gueye swigs champagne in hot tub with two women and slams his own club as he faces calls to be DEPORTED
Ex-Everton star Magaye Gueye is facing calls to be deported from Romania … after being filmed in a booze-fuelled hot tub with two women. The...