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Gareth Bale is congratulated by his teammates after scoring against Austria
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
AS WALES supporters prepared to celebrate their 2-1 playoff semi-final victory against Austria yesterday, there was a moment of worry as Gareth Bale felt his groin on leaving the Cardiff City Stadium pitch with two minutes of added time remaining.
Wales’s greatest-ever player had just scored two world-class goals to put them another step closer to qualifying for this year’s World Cup.
Almost immediately after the twinge of concern that accompanied the twinge of a groin muscle, will have come the moment of relief, as Wales fans remembered Bale will not be playing football again until their play-off final in June.
A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
