European soccer stands united in opposition to COVID-19 disaster: Wales

To assist the National Health Service (NHS) get ready for the massive collection of sufferers more likely to want in depth care all the way through the COVID-19 outbreak, the Principality Stadium’s pitch in Cardiff, which used to be internet hosting Six Nations’ rugby fits a bit of over a month in the past, has been transformed into the Dragon’s Heart Hospital. Tented buildings now run the period of the pitch, with 300 beds made to be had on Easter Sunday – simply two weeks after building began. Swansea City has additionally presented the Liberty Stadium for NHS use.Several nationwide workforce gamers also are serving to, both through

UEFA trophy presentations to be made on the pitch

UEFA trophy presentations to be made on the pitch

The UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League and UEFA Europa League trophies will be presented to the winning captains on the pitch this year, following a decision by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.The trophies will be presented on the field to the winning captains by the UEFA President after the UEFA Europa League final at Stockholm's Friends Arena on 24 May, the UEFA Women's Champions League final at the Cardiff City Stadium on 1 June and the UEFA Champions League decider at the National Stadium of Wales on 3 June. Purpose-built stages have been produced for these venues, and assembling them will take less than

Spain hit eight, Italy and Wales star, Kosovo begin well

Spain hit eight, Italy and Wales star, Kosovo begin well

Group DGeorgia 1-2 AustriaAustria withstood a late Georgia comeback to take all three points. Martin Hinteregger headed in David Alaba's 16th-minute free-kick to put the visitors in front and Marc Janko added a second just before half-time. Valeri Kaziashvili struck the post for Georgia before Jano Ananidze's spectacular long-range drive made it a nervous last 12 minutes for Austria. Wales 4-0 MoldovaThe UEFA EURO 2016 semi-finalists aim to end a 60-year absence from the FIFA World Cup finals and made a great start. Gareth Bales' cross was nod... UEFA.com - News

Wales in ‘incredible position’ after Belgium win

Chris Coleman, Wales managerYou dream about nights like this. You're never sure if you're going to be good or lucky enough to be involved in a night like this. It's indescribable really to experience it.Four years ago we were as far away from today as you could be. It's a great example of believing and working hard enough. That's what we've done and we find ourselves in an incredible position. Once Hal Robson-Kanu is in that mood, he's up for everything. Physically he's a defender's nightmare. He was full of enthusiasm, he put in so much work and I'm delighted he got his goal. He

#EUROfantasy: Bank on Wales’ Bale

Wales' progress to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 is by no means down to one man – although Gareth Bale has undeniably been the star of the show.The talisman of Chris Coleman's side is currently leading the goalscoring chart with three goals and an assist from his four games. That has earned him 23 points in McDonald's Fantasy Football for the 51% of people that share Coleman's faith in the Real Madrid star. You get what you pay for, and while Bale is a significant investment at €10.5m, he is a proven points-gatherer and set to be an integral

Matikainen to leave Wales set-up

Jarmo Matikainen will step down from his role as coach of the Football Association of Wales (FAW) women's national teams in March to return home for personal reasons.Since his appointment in October 2010, the 53-year-old Matikainen has played a pivotal role in developing the women's game in Wales but the popular Finnish coach has now decided to return to his homeland. "I have really enjoyed my time in Wales,” he said, in a statement released by the FAW. "It has been a fantastic challenge and experience both on and off the field. I hope the women's game continues to go from strength to strength in this country. I am very grateful to have been part of the Welsh football family."During

Wales boss Gary Speed dead aged 42

Gary Speed MBE, 1969-2011 The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced that Gary Speed has died at the age of 42. GettyImagesGary Speed had rejuvenated Wales • Tributes pour in for Speed• Wilkinson talks of 'tragic loss'• Premier League hero: Gary Speed• Gary Speed gallery Police stated Speed was found hanged on Sunday morning after committing suicide. He leaves a wife and two children. Speed was one of the Premier League greats, the first player to make 500 appearances in the competition across spells with Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers. He held the record of 535 Premier League appearances until David James passed that landmark. He won the league title with Leeds in 1992, the last season before the Premier League began. He was twice an