Tag: Gareth Bale

US Draws in Its World Cup Opener After Late Penalty Kick

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—A late penalty by veteran striker Gareth Bale earned Wales a 1–1 draw with the United States on Monday to avoid a losing return to the World Cup after 64 years in a fascinating Group B encounter at a raucous Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Dragged down by U.S. defender Tim Ream in the…


Bale Energized for World Cup After Feeling the Love in LA

During his difficult final years at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale only truly found happiness on a soccer field when he linked up with Wales for matches with his national team. Now, after moving to the United States, he is feeling the love at club level, too. Bale joined Los Angeles FC in July after his…


Gareth Bale Confirms Long-Term Commitment to LAFC and Wales

Welsh soccer player Gareth Bale confirmed, at Monday’s Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) press conference introducing him as the newest member of the club, that he intends to play beyond just one season with the goal of winning trophies with the MLS leading club. “I’m up for everything here,” said Bale. “I still have many…