Dribble Diaries

Wales' historic qualification for the Euro 2025 finals in Switzerland meant that the women's squad will compete in their first major competition. For a country with a rising football culture, this achievement signifies the culmination of years of effort, progress, and perseverance. Wales, the lowest-ranked team in their group, is embracing their underdog position and preparing to face some of Europe's football powers, including England, France, and the Netherlands. Participation in the UEFA Nations League's top tier is helping them get to Switzerland. This is an important stage for the team as they prepare for the summer tournament by facing great opponents and refining their strategy. With games taking place across Wales in famous locations ranging from Wrexham to Swansea, the squad is not only preparing for the challenges ahead, but also mobilizing national support like never before. It's more than simply football. This is a watershed moment for Welsh sport and ...

Craig Bellamy has been named Wales' new head coach, after the Football Association of Wales (FAW) parted ties with previous manager Rob Page last month. The 44-year-old will leave Burnley, where he was acting head coach before Scott Parker's hiring last week, to join the national team ahead of the Nations League's restart in September. During his playing career, Bellamy made 78 appearances for Wales, scoring 19 goals, and represented Great Britain in the 2012 Olympics. The FAW announced the appointment on their website, writing: "The Football Association of Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Bellamy as the Cymru Men's National Team Head Coach until 2028." "A Uefa Pro Licence holder through the FAW Coach Education system, Bellamy has been a coach since retiring from playing in 2014, most recently serving as acting Head Coach and Assistant Coach at Burnley in the English Premier League. "As a player, Bellamy played more than 400 ...

Rob Page's four-year tenure as Wales national team coach has come to an end. The former defender took over his homeland in November 2020, after initially serving as caretaker. Despite bringing the Dragons to EURO 2020 and their first World Cup appearance since 1958, Page has been dismissed. "I am incredibly grateful for all that Rob has done in his role as Cymru men's national team manager," stated FAW president Steve William. "I want to put on record my gratitude for taking Cymru to EURO 2020 and the FIFA World Cup." "Rob's enthusiasm for the country was evident in his trips to schools, clubs, and towns around Wales. "I know Rob was incredibly proud of taking the World Cup squad announcement to his hometown of Tylorstown." Wales will return to international play in September, hosting Türkiye in the Nations League group opener.