Wales
Step aside, Wrexham: 50 Cent sponsors Welsh under-14 girls team
He is the gangster rapper whose lyrics described guns, drugs and violence, but hip-hop superstar 50 Cent has become the latest US celebrity to embrace Welsh football.
- by Neil Johnston
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‘Totally won’t try to convince you’: Ryan Reynolds’ cheeky pursuit of Wales great Gareth Bale
Promotion into full-time professional football has Wrexham part-owner and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds dreaming of even bigger things.
- by Wires
Hollywood stars, A-listers, royalty and a small soccer club: Why does everyone love Wrexham?
Two actors had big dreams when they bought a Welsh soccer club, but they didn’t expect the team to capture the attention of the world.
- by Frances Vinall
‘Unlike anything I’ve ever seen’: Hollywood owners one step closer to Wrexham dream
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took a huge step towards their Football League dream with a 3-2 win in a top-of-the-table clash with Notts County.
How Hollywood turned lowly Wrexham into a world-famous team
Wrexham FC was a Welsh football club in the doldrums when it was bought by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021. The club - and the town - are now in huge demand.
- by Jim White
As it happened World Cup: England beat Wales 3-0 as Rashford scores double, USA makes second round with 1-0 win over Iran
England and USA have booked their places in the round of 16 along with the Netherlands and Senegal.
- by Roy Ward and James Polson
England 3 Wales 0
FIFA World Cup
England thump Wales to romp into round of 16 alongside USA
After a tame first half, England exploded to life early in the second with two goals in two minutes. Wales were helpless to resist.
- by Greg Baum
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FIFA World Cup
Welsh keeper sent off as Iran triumph over Wales, Qatar out of World Cup
Iran triumphed 2-0 over Wales at the World Cup on Friday night after Welsh keeper Wayne Hennessey received a red card for a clumsy challenge outside the box.
Wales snatch draw through Bale penalty, Netherlands beat Senegal
The Welsh captain earned his side a potentially crucial point in the 82nd minute after falling behind to the Americans before the half-time break.
- by Karolos Grohmann and Nick Said
Ukrainian dreams shattered as Wales claim Europe’s last World Cup berth
An own goal was enough to sink Ukraine in Cardiff on Sunday, the war-torn country’s hopes of making the World Cup shattered after captain Andriy Yarmolenko found his own net.
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UEFA Euro 2020
Strength of Wales squad offers chance to surpass ‘class of 2016’ despite loss to Italy
Italy had already guaranteed their spot, while Wales secured a berth by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss will need to await the outcome of the other group games.
- by Jeremy Wilson
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