Gareth Bale's next port of call following his Real Madrid exit remains unclear.
But the whispers and rumours over a potential homecoming to boyhood club Cardiff City refuse to go away.
Wales legend Bale, 32, spent nine trophy-laden years in Spain winning five Champions League trophies and three La Liga titles. Sunday saw him play a prominent role in helping his country reach their first World Cup since 1958. His free-kick was deflected into the net by Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko as Wales sealed a gritty 1-0 win to book their place in Qatar.