Wales
Wrexham dominate Melbourne Victory, but the full story is beyond the Marvel Stadium pitch
When Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC came to town, it was as much about the power of celebrity as it was about sport.
- Karl Quinn and Lachlan Abbott
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Wrexham’s journey has been ‘unimaginable’. As they roll into Melbourne, they’re loving every second
When Colin Henrys joined Wrexham AFC as a volunteer seven years ago, the Welsh club was languishing in the fifth tier of English soccer. Now he travels around the world as the club’s head of media and communications, a “24-hour job”.
- Brittany Busch
Welcome to the Premier League? Wrexham dream is within reach, says coach
Anyone who has seen Welcome to Wrexham will know that coach Phil Parkinson is not known for holding back – particularly with his proverbial French. But that enthusiasm extends beyond rev-ups littered with F-bombs.
- Brittany Busch and Roy Ward
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.
- Neil Johnston
‘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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roy Ward and James Polson
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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.
- Greg Baum
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