TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BAKU: Wales comfortably beat Azerbaijan in their penultimate Euro 2020 qualification match to set up an almighty showdown against Hungary in Cardiff.

TOM COLLOMOSSE IN CARDIFF: If Giggs guides his team to victory over Hungary in the winner-takes-all clash and secures a place at Euro 2020, it will be a significant achievement.

The winner in Cardiff on Tuesday will qualify for next summer's European Championship, while a draw will be enough for Hungary if Slovakia fail to beat rock bottom Azerbaijan at home.

After a career in top-level football spanning nearly three decades, Ryan Giggs will finally fulfil his dream of competing at a major tournament with Wales.

Gareth Bale poked fun at Aaron Ramsey's lack of game time in Wales' Euro 2020 qualifying campaign after his double against Hungary booked their spot at next year's tournament.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: After a career in top-level football spanning nearly three decades, Ryan Giggs enjoyed one of the best days of his life.

The forward posed with a flag with the words 'Wales, golf, Madrid... in that order' on it after securing Euro 2020 qualification on Tuesday night after fans sang a song with those lyrics.

PETE JENSON IN MADRID: Gareth Bale was back in training for Real Madrid on the day Marca's front page accused him of being: 'irresponsible, wrong, ungrateful. In that order.'

On Wednesday night, Zinedine Zidane's side enjoyed a break from their arduous schedule by hitting the town and going out for a squad meal to celebrate Christmas.

When your father has left Cardiff City to become Liverpool's centre forward and managed the great Real Madrid twice, it's fair to say taking on a challenge is in your blood.

Bale has long been loathed by Madrid supporters and targeted as a scapegoat when the Spanish giants underperform, with Bale nearing the exit door this summer.

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

SPORTS AGENDA: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has admirably taken the lead in football over coronavirus, suggesting a fund be set up to help the NHS during the crisis.

Jack Wilshere's career at West Ham may have been frustrated by injury but the midfielder still has a competitive streak in him judging by a kickabout with his wife Andriani.

Nunez, who would bring a youthful presence to the Gunners' defence at the age of 23, has a release clause of £26.45million and, according to La Razon, the Gunners are prepared to meet it.

Javier Hernandez says his experience at Manchester United was 'bittersweet' as he tried to balance enjoying the journey and not getting overwhelmed.

After impressing under Harry Redknapp at Upton Park, Ferguson called the then 33-year-old on Christmas Day in 2001 about a move to United - much to the shock of the Italian maverick.

Mason Mount could be the key to Chelsea securing West Ham talent Declan Rice this summer, with the midfielder admitting he wants to play with the Blues youngster once again. 

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.

David Moyes has revealed that he will always regret leaving Everton for Manchester United. After eleven years at Goodison Park, Moyes was appointed as United manager in 2013.

The Frenchman recently responded to one of his most vocal critics in an interview with United's podcast where he claimed: 'I didn't even know who he [Souness] was.'

Just as at the last Premier League meeting two weeks ago, the chief issues remain a resumption date for the season and potential wage cuts or deferrals for players.

The 56-year-old endured a torrid spell at United during the 2013-14 season, seeing the reputation he had built during 11-year tenure at Everton tarnished over the course of nine months.

Jesse Lingard is making sure to stay fit despite the lockdown due to coronavirus, as he was spotted out for a run with his friend and former team-mate Ravel Morrison.

Jack Wilshere spent 17 years at Arsenal, but the midfielder has revealed he was reluctant to join the club when he was offered a spot at just nine-years-old. 

Manchester United academy starlet Omari Forson is set to sign his first professional contract at Old Trafford, despite growing interest from other clubs such as Arsenal

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Premier League will make a desperate plea for unity this week amid claims that the bottom six clubs are sabotaging plans to resume the season.

The 19-year-old, who used to be on the books of Norwegian third-division club Fram Larvik before becoming a free agent, is in talks with Arsenal after convincing them to offer him a permanent contract.

The titanic clash will play out in front of 90,000 fans at a packed Wembley Stadium as Joshua bids to defend his IBF belt against one of the finest heavyweights of the modern era.

John Oliver knew the giant could punch when he heard a scream one evening. Sean Murphy was bent double, swearing at the canvas as he tried to pull the pad off his hand.

Anthony Joshua has boldly predicted a seventh-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko ahead of his IBF world heavyweight title defence at a packed-out Wembley on Saturday night.

MATT MALTBY - INTERVIEW: Frank Bruno expects Anthony Joshua to forget about the razzmatazz and sold-out Wembley crowd in order to do the business on Wladimir Klitschko.

The Brit overcame his toughest opponent to date to successfully defend his IBF title for the third time when he stopped Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round in a colossal heavyweight clash.

JEFF POWELL AT WEMBLEY: Anthony Joshua came back from a darkening place at Wembley into the dazzling light of heavyweight greatness as he ended the Klitschko era.

OLIVER HOLT: Joshua may have become world champion a year ago when he beat Charles Martin to claim the IBF version of the heavyweight crown but this was the real deal.

Klitschko, 41, and famous fiance Hayden Panettiere went to west London restaurant Roka as he looked to put the pain of his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua behind him.

The IBF and WBA heavyweight champion is waiting to see if terms will be agreed with Wladimir Klitschko for another bout after his thrilling stoppage victory at Wembley in April.

Anthony Joshua is poised to reveal the date of his blockbuster rematch with Wladimir Klitschko any day now but in the meantime has swapped the boxing gloves for a tennis racket.

Stars from the world of sport were out in force as they descended on Scotland to take part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Luis Figo was out bright and early on a chilly morning.

Lee Westwood may have missed the cut at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but he soon livened up when Wladimir Klitschko showed up at St Andrews.

After being knocked out by Anthony Joshua, Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing aged 41 - but he could now be set for an amazing big-money return with streaming service DAZN.

JEFF POWELL IN NEW YORK: Right on target Joshua scaled 247.8 lbs at the boisterous weigh in, more than ten pounds lighter than the rotund 258lbs challenger for his world heavyweight titles.

Fury shocked the world after he out-pointed Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg in 2015, but the super stardom took its toll on the fighter, leading to weight gain, depression and drug use.

The British champion will take on the Bulgarian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before a potential future date with Tyson Fury.

Fury has insisted he is the real kingpin of the heavyweight division and taunted Joshua for having his 'leftovers' after being forced to vacate his world titles amid mental health problems back in 2016.

Some fans were expecting the Watford-born fighter to say Andy Ruiz Jr was the hardest puncher he'd faced after the Mexican's shock victory over Joshua in 2019.

JORDAN SEWARD: There were plenty of ifs and buts before, but by the end of his fight with Klitschko, it was resounding and unanimous: In Anthony Joshua, we were looking at a bona fide superstar.

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The difference between the £340m Mike Ashley wants for Newcastle and the £300m on offer is what is holding this deal up. Why, given the estimated assets of the buyer?

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.