Gareth Bale heads into Wales' decisive Euro 2020 qualifiers admitting he is more excited to play for his country than Real Madrid. Bale has been at the centre of a Spanish media storm.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wales fans face a nightmare odyssey across Europe - including three separate trips to Baku - if they repeat Euro 2016 and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

Mario Gotze is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer with the German wanting to take on a new challenge.

MARTIN SAMUEL- CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: For we now know Watmore spent the final months of his tenure at the Football League attempting to replace broadcasters Sky Sports behind their backs.

From Christian Coleman winning 100m gold to Dina Asher-Smith picking up Great Britain's first-ever medal in a women's sprint event, each individual achievement has been undermined in Qatar.

Pretty much every major character in the drama of Sir Alex's 26 years at Old Trafford - and a good number of minor ones too - has a story to tell about his infamous 'hairdryer' treatment.

Reddit users, from all over the world, have shared the eye-opening antics of their awful flatmates in an astonishing gallery. Pictures show filth-encrusted toilets to pasta dishes with mould.

Reddit user inoahguy98 took to the 'AmItheA**hole' forum on Sunday to ask if he was in the wrong for not getting his cousin's unborn child a gift.

Coloured bed linen, wire hangers, half-drunk wine bottles and mismatched towels should all be confined to the heady days of university. So what staples should every adult home have instead?

On Tuesday, several state attorneys general investigating Google met with Justice Department officials to coordinate their efforts to probe the search and advertising giant.

Verily, Google's sister company, which was helping Americans living in the San Francisco Bay Area book appointments to get tested for coronavirus reached capacity one day after launching.

Looking for the best iPad deals this Christmas? You won't want to miss out on Amazon's current offer. The retail giant has slashed up to 20% off the Apple device. Here are the best iPad deals.

A fascinating look at how gifts have changed over the past five decades has shown how shoppers now spend up to eight times as much on Christmas presents. 

The silver iPhone XS Max 64GB is currently an Amazon Lightning Deal. Shoppers are snapping it up fast, so you'll need to be quick if you want to take advantage of this unmissable deal.

Max Knowles, six, from Anfield, burst into tears when he unwrapped an iPhone for Christmas. His mum Carli said he had 'no idea' about the surprise gift.

These are difficult days. At times, it feels like the world is shuddering to a halt. There are fewer people as I wind my way to and from work every day and night on public transport.

Australian parents are focused on toys that teach patience and responsibility this year, with the Owleez - the world's first interactive pet you can teach to fly - ranked the most popular kid's game of 2019.

Following the release of their Christmas advert for 2019, Aldi has confirmed they will be selling Russel the Sprout toys as part of their festive collection.

Stephanie Mills, from the UK, took to Facebook group Extreme Couponings and Bargains UK to share a picture of her incredible Grinch-themed Christmas tree.

I often think men are mad. David came for the weekend. He had, trying to be helpful, picked up a table with a marble top I'd bought for £50 on Ebay...

Dozens of people have listed their untouched presents on eBay for pennies, with some even touting unopened gifts with festive wrapping paper still intact (pictured).

Clarissa Clary, 44, of Canvey Island, Essex, bought the retractable 'magic staff' on eBay for her son 16-year-old Caine, who has special educational needs.

American Express cardholders can earn £5 cashback when they spend £10 or more at independent stores, restaurants and retailers until December 16.

Shoppers now pay an average of 25.1 per cent on credit card purchase. It means that a customer who borrowed £3,000 and paid off £100 a month would pay £1,463 in interest overall.

Frequent flyers who fancy adding to their Avios balance have been handed an enticing Christmas bonus by HSBC, though the chances are they don't know it.

Yesterday the Mail reported that nine million people will start the New Year owing between £2,000 and £10,000. A further five million owe more than £10,000.

If ever there was a time when investors needed a hero, it's now. And among the stock market capitulation, a ray of light has arrived with the latest list of Dividend Heroes.

Whenever I see such rates I feel compelled to ask: 'Why if you have money that you don't need for seven years would you not invest it for a better return?'

ISIS has claimed it has hacked the US Army and State Department and is sending assassins to employees’ homes in a gruesome new propaganda video.

Two-year-old Edward Latter wrote a heartbreaking letter to Santa pleading for the safe return of his dog which was swiped by thieves after escaping from his home in Kent.

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is set for a monumental win in the state, brushing aside the challenge from a Congress-CPI(M) combine

Supporters gathered outside Mamata's house and chanted slogans like Thanda thanda cool, cool; ghore ghore Trinamool'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead in 200 of the state's 294 seats in West Bengal

TMC ahead of its rivals, leading in 212 seats, Congress-Left combine ahead in 68 and BJP in seven

The 20-year-old is the subject of major interest from Premier League giants like Manchester United and Chelsea but Dortmund are hopeful they can get him to sign a contract extension.

The decision taken by Chelsea players to reverse their pay-cut agreement with the club will prevent them from making big investments in the transfer market, Gary Neville has predicted.

Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insists the club are 'totally relaxed' about the future of coveted youngster Jadon Sancho and that they have bigger concerns at this present time.

Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Bundesliga giants have been scouring the market for a talented youngster to fill the boots of Sancho, who is a £100million target for Manchester United.

Havertz is a target for several top clubs including Chelsea , Manchester United and Liverpool, with Hamann comparing him to Michael Ballack and urging his former club to snap him up.

This year Dortmund face another battle to cling onto Jadon Sancho, amid interest from Premier League sides, but how have past players from the German side fared in the English top flight?

Researchers at the University of Chicago used data from the Spitzer telescope to examine the planet, called KELT-9b, and find out just how inhospitable it is.

A 'beating heart' of frozen nitrogen on the surface of Pluto controls the dwarf planet's winds and may give rise to features on its surface, according to a new study using NASA data.

NASA has announced it will accept applications for its next class of astronauts, the 23rd in the agency's 61 year history, between March 2nd and March 31st, part of its preparation for the Artemis missions.

NASA's Juno reveals the first accurate estimate of the total amount of water in Jupiter's atmosphere. Water makes up around 0.25% of the molecules in the planet's atmosphere at its equator.

NASA analyzing data from the Voyager 2's 1986 visit to Uranus and found the magnetic bubble surrounding the planet is allowing bits of its atmosphere to leak into space.

Mother-of-two Carla Turnbull (pictured with husband Robbie and children Riley, four, and Lucia, two,) took action after her children's nursery indicated it would charge full fees in a lockdown.

SAD lamps can simulate sunshine that is missing during winter, and target the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are the best SAD lamps available on Amazon to help you boost your mood.

Amazon Prime will kick-off their sport coverage of Premier League tomorrow as they rival Sky Sports and BT Sports in December for UK coverage. Here's the full TV fixtures for Christmas.

This year Dortmund face another battle to cling onto Jadon Sancho, amid interest from Premier League sides, but how have past players from the German side fared in the English top flight?

Arsenal and Chelsea fans face a travel nightmare after their FA Cup fourth round ties later this month were moved for live television coverage.