Gareth Bale says he is "deeply humbled" to be honoured in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.
The 32-year-old has been his country's talisman on and off the pitch for a number of years, and he has been awarded an MBE for services to football and charity. You can read the full story here. Bale and his wife Emma have made a number of significant donations to charity in recent years to help those in need during the struggles of the coronavirus pandemic.
And ahead of Wales' World Cup play-off final clash with Ukraine on Sunday, Bale has opened up on being recognised by the Queen - who is celebrating 70 years on the throne.