Gareth Bale slammed England ahead of their Euro 2016 match, saying Wales has more pride and passion.
On 10 Jun, Bale made it clear that he enjoys the opportunity to rattle England's cage.
What happened?
Bale gave an interview where he stated that Wales will show their passion and pride on the day of the match.
He also mentioned that he had a chuckle when he saw the draw, knowing it was going to be a big game.
Why it matters for Gareth Bale
Bale could have played for England, but he chose to play for Wales, and he made it clear that he would never play for England.
He said that being Welsh brings out a sense of pride and passion in him, and he feels that Wales has more of this than England.
What comes next?
Wales will face Slovakia in their opening match on 11 Jun, and then face England on 16 Jun.
Bale is confident that Wales can beat England, and he believes that they have a good chance of winning the match.
Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, had previously mentioned that Bale could have played for England, but Bale made it clear that he wanted to play for Wales.
He said that he wouldn't care if he never qualified for a major tournament, he would never play for England.
Bale's passion for Wales was evident when he scored a goal against Cyprus in October 2014, and he celebrated with his arms aloft, screaming into the heavens.
He said that this is what it means to be Welsh, and that everyone in Wales feels this sense of pride and passion.
The match between Wales and England will be a big one, and Bale is looking forward to it.
He said that he enjoys the opportunity to play against England, and he is confident that Wales can come out on top.
Bale's comments have sparked a lot of interest, and many are looking forward to the match between Wales and England.
He said that he is proud to be Welsh, and he will do everything he can to help his team win.
The Euro 2016 tournament is underway, and Wales is looking to make a statement.
Bale is a key player for the team, and his passion and pride will be essential in their upcoming matches.