USA and Wales were drawn 1-1 in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup. Iran beat Wales in a big game with a big impact on Group B.
Gareth Bale has warned England, USMNT and Iran that they are ready to play in all three Wales games at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Bale, 33, is one of the most successful players in the history of Welsh football and a key player for Rob Page’s side to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
The Los Angeles FC forward is Wales’ all-time top scorer with 40 goals in 108 games, but has struggled with injuries this season.
Page has admitted the former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid man will need to be carefully managed in Qatar, but says Bale is ready and willing to play in every Welsh match. Stated.
“I’m fit and ready. If I have to play three 90 seconds[minutes]I’ll play three 90 seconds,” Bale said at a press conference on Monday.
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“Most of all, it was mentally tough. I think the last three to four weeks have been tough for everyone. I even hear stories of players knowing that they are out of shape and will not be in the World Cup. .
“Talking to some of the boys was mentally tough, even for them who have to play this weekend. It’s such a big opportunity, so I hope I don’t get hurt.
Bale added that he wanted to speak out on human rights issues in Qatar.
“Of course, it was a difficult subject for us as footballers to talk about.
“But we can shed light on ongoing issues.
“As footballers, all we can do is raise awareness and that is for people at the top to make decisions and hopefully bring about change for the better.”
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