Bale won his 100th cap against Belarus on Saturday after two months out with a hamstring injury, but came off after 45 minutes of the 5-1 victory.
In 2013, the Football Association even warned fans that using the word could result in criminal charges.
The former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder is understood to be open to a return to the Premier League, with Arsenal a potential suitor.
It is more fitness, because that was down when he came, he has improved a lot, now he needs to improve more.
As Switzerland's defenders left Craig Cathcart's long ball to each other, the Blackpool striker skipped through to race at goal, though he could not quite get the ball out of his feet before shooting narrowly wide.
They are fourth and three points clear of their north London rivals with a significantly better goal difference, though the Gunners do have a game in hand.
Ralf Rangnick is a big expert, really one of the best coaches or managers Germany produced in the last 15-20 years, I would say, said Pfannenstiel, who is the sporting director at St. Louis City SC.
It's a damning result and they had chances to make it worse, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo told Movistar.
They say fans have been put in an unfair position facing excessive cost and inconvenience. There are also significant logistical and safety considerations.
We wish him the very best. Analysis: Villa's owners show ruthless edgeSky Sports' Gerard Brand: Villa were ruthless in the summer transfer window in attempting to replace Jack Grealish, spending nearly £100m on Emi Buendia, Danny Ings and Leon Bailey.
His view has been echoed by the likes of Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish, who said some suggestions could create a grave danger of huge unintended consequences that could make the game worse in the long run.
Nice were docked two points, one of them suspended, after serious incidents during their game in August against Marseille, when visiting players clashed with home fans who pelted them with missiles and stormed onto the pitch.
While adjusting to the move to Manchester – the “hardest” thing in Mace's career so far – her first summer with City was a strange one. Only a handful of players were in training and no pre-season fixtures were scheduled, due to the number of players involved in the Olympic Games and some injuries.
He helped Ederson and Zack [Steffen] be calm and it was good for him. Opta stats: Carson ends long waitManchester City have now reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in each of the last five seasons and are only English side to do so over this period.Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson came on to make his second appearance in the Champions League, 16 years and 338 days after his debut for Liverpool against Juventus in April 2005 when he was 19 years old.
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Roberto Mancini conceded that Italy’s draw for the World Cup 2022 play-offs ‘could have been better,' while Welsh coach Rob Page is optimistic.
We had an old picture of him when he was young, but when he came to see us in camp, that's when there was 'Madiba Magic'. He had such a great aura. We didn't know what to say.
They host Southampton on Saturday before West Ham – who currently sit fourth – travel to the Emirates on Wednesday, December 15.
When you explore the statistics behind Arsenal’s poor disciplinary record under Arteta, it is easy to see why he feels they are being harshly treated.
City came close to forcing a penalty shootout but Fernandinho put a chance wide at the back post at the end of the first half of extra-time, as the Premier League leaders missed out on making it back-to-back Champions League finals.
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Scotland clinched their spot in the 2022 World Cup play-offs as a comfortable 2-0 win away to Moldova made sure of second place in Group F.
Neville - in the commentary box for a 1-1 draw which kept United in sixth - says his old club would like to get to the end of the season as swiftly as possible but their forthcoming fixtures mean they will not be able to go under the radar - with games against Everton, Liverpool and Chelsea ensuring there is no hiding place for Ralf Rangnick's beleaguered side.
I [have] really enjoyed, and hopefully we can show that on the pitch. England could be without Fran Kirby when they make their bow under Wiegman after the Chelsea forward did not train much in the week following a busy summer.
The away side were two up inside 12 minutes through Jamie Paterson and Joel Piroe and, although Kyle McFadzean pulled one back in the 28th minute, they could not find an equaliser.
It didn’t cost his side, in any case. Thirteen minutes from time, Jota timed his run to perfection to take Alexander-Arnold’s gorgeous pass on his chest and lift the ball over Ramsdale.
So still it's a big adjustment. Football is great out here and lifestyle is obviously different but it's one I'm enjoying.
My first target is to get back to full fitness, be able to play a Premier League game, and play as many minutes as possible to show and prove I can still play football in a good way.
Take your pick from PSG and Real's best players Lionel Messi's a shoo-in, surely, but who joins him up front?
Yes, Mo, Sadio and Naby can think quick but they are not here. But that's not a solution, it's only part of a problem.
Eguavoen is set to be replaced by Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles coach and the Portuguese's first task will be to navigate a two-legged World Cup 2022 play-off
I want to help them, guide them, so they carry a game plan out. Inside me is what was inside me as a player.
Morison wins Manager of the MonthChampionship fixtures | table | highlightsGet Sky SportsMorison hasn't been at the club for too long, but he has been there long enough to understand the weight of what unfolded.
It's down to Ryan how he plays for his club. Clarke unsure on June play-off schedule With rearranged World Cup play-off ties plus Nations League fixtures planned for June, Scotland boss Clarke is doubtful his side will be able to play six matches that month.
We scored some great goals today, really pleased for Joe, 100th appearance and you saw the scenes at the end there, brilliant moments for him especially knowing the journey he's had at the club.
It didn't have too much pace on it, which allowed me to get there but it just seemed like one of those days when I was saving everything that was thrown at me and the lads were blocking everything. Opta statsArsenal have won seven of their last nine games in all competitions - drawing the other two.
The discontent that has been seen at several matches this season boiled over at Carrow Road, with protest banners, Everton supporters trying to approach the dug-out and players being abused at the final whistle.
Publicly it appears they all love playing under Conte, but it has not been reflected in recent results.
Why would you gamble on somebody, no matter what his reputation is from the past, who is not producing at the moment and pay big money?
MAIL ON SUNDAY Newcastle are reported to have opened official talks with Lille over a deal for their £30m-rated defender Sven Botman.
It was not so much losing against Champions League-chasing Arsenal that will have concerned Marsch, but the way his side made life hard for themselves in the opening half an hour.
Gareth Bale has labelled Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria as one of the biggest games of his career.