EXCLUSIVE: RYAN GIGGS STEPS DOWN AS WALES BOSS, AWAITS TRIAL

The Manchester United legend – who temporarily left the role after being charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend – announced his decision on Monday evening, which was revealed by Mail+. Talks with FAW officials have been ongoing, with Giggs finalising the move following the country's qualification for the World Cup under interim boss Rob Page earlier this month. The 48-year-old – who strenuously denies the charges and who initially stepped down following the allegations in November 2020 - has decided to bring closure to the situation following the delay of his court case.

WALES, UKRAINE BATTLE FOR W/CUP SPOT

Wales and Ukraine will do battle for one of the final spots for the FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar this year in a few days after the Ukrainians saw off hosts Scotland in their playoff semi-final tie from the European section. West Ham United attacker AndriyYarmolenko scored one of the goals as Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park in Glasgow to secure a playoff final meeting with Wales.

UEL: FRANKFURT BEAT RANGERS ON PENALTIES

German Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt have won the UEFA Europa League (UEL) title after beating Scottish giants Rangers on penalties after regulation time and extra time failed to separate the two teams.

MARCH'S PLAYER AND MANAGER OF THE MONTH WINNERS IN WELSH LEAGUE

JD Cymru Premier
The winners of March's Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues have been confirmed.
Manager of the Month
Nicky Hayen – Haverfordwest County

Nicky Hayen enjoyed an impressive points return in his first full month in the Haverfordwest County dugout. The Belgian saw his side start the month with a 1-0 away win over Barry Town United and then they fired six past Cefn Druids at Bridge Meadow. They scored another six against Aberystwyth Town three days later and finished the month with a goalless draw against Connah's Quay Nomads.

Player of the Month
Chris Venables – Bala Town

PL: DAVIES SCORES FIRST SPURS GOAL

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies scored his first goal of the season in the Premier League as he helped his North London side come from behind to thrash Newcastle United 5-1 at home to take fourth spot on the Premier League standings. The Wales international was able to score his first goal of the season via a header off a Son Heung-Min cross to score the Tottenham Hotspur equaliser on 43 minutes after the visitors took the lead four minutes earlier through Swiss international Fabian Schar from a free-kick after Joe Willock was brought down in the box.

DAVIES PLAYS FULL GAME IN DEFEAT

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies was on from start to finish as his North London team suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of hosts Manchester United in a Premier League encounter played last week Saturday.

BALE BENCHED FOR GAME AGAINST SOCIEDAD

Wales international Gareth Bale was on the Real Madrid substitutes’ bench for the entire duration of the Real Sociedad game at the weekend in the Spanish La Liga. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti started the Wales senior national team star on the bench and he was not subbed on before the game ended.

MADRID STAR TIPPED TO JOIN NEWCASTLE IN THE SUMMER

With Gareth Bale set to be leaving Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid in the summer, options are now slowly becoming available to him to choose from. While some reports believe that he could be quitting club football to focus on playing for the Wales national team and golf simultaneously, a lot of people still believe that as long as ailnither club are able to convince him, he could still sign for them instead. One of those people who believe that Bale could still sign for another club is Braciliaj legend Rivaldo.

The former Barcelona player has urged Bale to sign for English Premier League side Newcastle United, while also tipping the Tyneside outfit to convince the Welsh international star to join them. Bake is going to be a free agent in the summer and Madrid currently do not have any plans to offer him any new contract.

IS RANGERS A GOOD MOVE FOR RAMSEY?

Aaron Ramsey has recently moved from Juventus to Rangers with the players not featuring during many games in the Italian league due to many players being playing in the same position as him.

When he left Arsenal he was held in high esteem, with his performances for both the Gunners and the Wales national side helping to give him a reputation as a box-running central midfielder, so it was a surprise when his best option for a return to the UK was with Scotland's Glasgow Rangers.

JAMES FEATURES IN BIG HAMMERS WIN

Wales attacker Daniel James was in the Leeds United starting XI for the away game against Champions League chasers West Ham United. The Wales international started the game as the central striker for Leeds United ahead of the attacking trio of Raphinha, Matheus Klich and Jack Harrison.

Wales player James was overshadowed by Ex-Manchester City winger Harrison who scored his first career hat-trick to lead Leeds United to an important win via a 3-2 scoreline.

Harrison had been on loan at Leeds United from Premier League heavyweights Manchester City for some seasons before the club signed him from the Citizens permanently at the start of this season and on the back of him impressing for the Whites in their first season back in the English top flight last term.

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