LIVE Football News: Gareth Bale's Brace Inspires Wales To Victory & Italy Dumped Out After Defeat To North Macedonia

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09:09, 25 Mar 2022
Last Updated: 16:15, 25 Mar 2022

Hello and welcome to today's live football blog. We'll bring you the latest after Gareth Bale scored a superlative brace as he helped Wales advance to the final stage of the World Cup Qualifying. As well as that, we will react to Italy's shock defeat to North Macedonia as they miss yet another World Cup - t's not coming to Rome this year Leonardo. Stay with us and have a great day!

Updates
25 March 2022
Gareth Bale has his say on THAT Marca headline
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25 March 2022
Wolves in talks with Ruben Neves about new deal

This would be a huge boost for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

E&S Wolves Podcast: Episode 244 - Exclusives left, right and centre
E&S Wolves Podcast: Episode 244 - Exclusives left, right and centre
25 March 2022
Illness affecting England at multiple levels

Illness has struck the England camp once again, this time with the Under-21s as Tariq Lamptey has been forced to pull out of Lee Carsley's squad.

Tariq Lamptey withdraws from England Under-21 squad due to an illness
Tariq Lamptey withdraws from England Under-21 squad due to an illness
25 March 2022
Eden Hazard OUT for at least a month

Eden Hazard's disappointing season at Real Madrid continues as he undergoes ankle surgery in a few days time, which will reportedly see him out until at least the start of May.

25 March 2022
Arsenal & Chelsea want Araujo

Ronald Araujo is wanted by many clubs from around Europe and it is now thought that Chelsea and Arsenal are leading the way to sign the Uruguayan should he leave the Nou Camp.

Arsenal and Chelsea to consider Ronald Araujo transfer if Barcelona contract not agreed
Arsenal and Chelsea to consider Ronald Araujo transfer if Barcelona contract not agreed
25 March 2022
Taylor Harwood-Bellis on MCFC
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25 March 2022
Barcelona pursuing Raphinha as one of main targets

Reports from Catalonia regarding Raphinha came to light a few days ago, now these are intensifying with further evidence that he could be set to move to the Spanish giants in the summer, as a direct replacement for Ousmane Dembele.

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25 March 2022
Ryan Kent contract talks set to begin

This would be huge for Rangers.

25 March 2022
We've gone in strong with our selections...
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25 March 2022
The message from Chelsea ST is clear

The Chelsea Supporters Group met with the Ricketts family and have expressed concerns on some of the views that they hold.

25 March 2022
Who will come out on top?

Sadio Mane or Mo Salah? 

25 March 2022
Tough loss for Italy last night
25 March 2022
What an impact Kulusevski is having at Spurs
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25 March 2022
Jude Bellingham

He would fit like a glove... 

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25 March 2022
Owen Coyle to become next Queen's Park manager

In a weird twist of events, Owen Coyle has found himself back in the British management game as he looks to take over Queen's Park in Scotland next season.

25 March 2022
Tottenham's attacking trio
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25 March 2022
FA to provide 100 free buses for Liverpool vs City

In a bid to keep the event at Wembley, the FA have today stated that they will offer 100 free buses for supporters to travel down to Wembley after it was reported that no trains would operate from North West to London that weekend causing travel chaos for both sets of fans.

25 March 2022
Barcelona have NOT made a move for Mbappe

Despite conflicting reports linking Kylian Mbappe with a move to the Nou Camp, Barcelona hierarchy have refuted any claims and are confident that he'll be joining Real Madrid in the summer.

25 March 2022
Arsenal vs Spurs WSL game called off

The WSL North London derby has been postponed due to COVID cases in the Spurs squad.

25 March 2022
Obscene season ticket price at Fulham

Season ticket prices have almost tripled at Fulham for next season - completely unacceptable from the board.

25 March 2022
Bruno Fernandes agrees new deal

Great news for all United fans as Bruno Fernandes has put pen to a new lucrative deal which will keep him at the club until 2027.

25 March 2022
Ancelotti favourite if Mancini resigns

If Roberto Mancini does decide to resign from the Italy job following their shock defeat last night, then it has been reported that Carlo Ancelotti would be the preferred choice to take over the helm.

Italia sueña con Ancelotti
Italia sueña con Ancelotti
25 March 2022
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