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How will Gareth Bale's absence affect Wales' bid to reach 2018 World Cup?, Football News
Nathan Broadhead marks Wales bow with late equaliser to snatch draw in Croatia
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World Cup 2018 qualifier: Gareth Bale's header cancelled out as sloppy Wales suffer blow with 1-1 draw against Georgia – talkSPORT
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We are gutted' - Gareth Bale heartbroken after loss to Iran but says Wales ' go again' as they target win over England
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How will Gareth Bale's absence affect Wales' bid to reach 2018 World Cup?, Football News
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Aaron Ramsey 'special' Gareth Bale claim as ex-Rangers loanee offers Wales hero retirement challenge - Glasgow Live
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Messi and Ronaldo head home from the World Cup – as it happened, World Cup 2018
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Gareth Bale is 'gutted' after Wales lose by two injury-time goals to Iran
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Poland 2 Wales 1: Dragons tamed in Nations League clash as Gareth Bale not risked days before crunch World Cup play-off
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Gareth Bale is 'gutted' after Wales lose by two injury-time goals to Iran
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Gareth Bale will be devastated by new injury, says Wales's Chris Coleman, Wales
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Rob Page names 27-man squad for Wales' World Cup qualifiers as he gives glowing verdict on Gareth Bale's Real Madrid return - Wales Online
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Gareth Bale says he'll keep playing for Wales 'as long as I'm wanted' after 'disappointing' World Cup
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Gareth Bale makes decision on club future after disappointing World Cup with Wales - Irish Mirror Online