The Inspirational Rise of the Wales National Team

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LESGOOO today we talk about the Rise of Wales, from World Cup 1958 to Euro 2016 to now and everything in between
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0:00 INTRO
0:15 HISTORY
9:32 WALES 1958
11:23 LOTS OF TRIAL AND ERROR
16:58 YORATH AND YEARNS
19:51 CAROUSEL
23:00 GARY SPEED
28:13 SIGHTSEEING WITH THE LADS (Euro 2016)
32:46 WORLD CUP PROMISE
36:14 STILL HERE
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[@mambasports2207]

What a baller Bale is, led Wales to the World Cup, and always performs with Wales, outstanding footballer.

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[@nico-v]

As someone who doesn’t know much about Welsh football history (before 2014), this video was an emotional roller coaster

[@Shillquad1]

bale is probably one of the most underrated players of all time, the way he dribbles, crosses and scores is magnificent. i hope that the wales national team can really show up in the world cup (even though i'm american, team u.s.a FTW) it's a great story i have to say. Amazing Video.

[@hockeytalkwithalek4988]

Etienne it's you

[@ItsAryaan]

Gary speed’s story touched me 😢

[@indiegamesarchives7772]

Gary speed touched me too #metoomovement

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[@usssouthdakota5541]

@@indiegamesarchives7772 bro he died wtf

[@garywyn]

From a proud 38 year old Welshman, Thank you, and thank you for referring to us as Cymru. Fantastic video. Lots of goosebumps watching those goals go in. Diolch yn fawr Maqwell.

[@mk_annan22]

The defining segment in this video was Gary Speed's sudden death and Chris Coleman transforming that emotion into resilience.

[@christycullen2355]

100 percent! It could of gone the other way completely but Chris really managed to harness the emotion, considering he was stepping into massive shoes he worked miracles

[@atlantis425]

No way! I can’t believe this! I ask for this like 6 months ago and my wish has came true! Thanks soo much Maqwell! Much love, keep up the grind from Wales! ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jamesflynn3278]

This Welsh side very much reminds me of the Ireland team of the late 80s and 90s. Save for one or two superstars (Bale and Ramsey in this case), they aren't necessarily the most gifted individuals but are very well coached, difficult to beat and seem to have a great sense of togetherness. Rob Page deserves huge credit for managing to pick up where Gary Speed and Chris Coleman left off.

[@QT5656]

29:48 oh man when Gareth said "none" I burst into tears and laughter. It really broke the tension that had built up. What a crazy road it's been! Great documentary! Ardderchog! ❤

[@danrmdhn146]

ramsey and bale, what a duo, always there to drag wales out of tough situations

[@sionoo]

Diolch yn fawr o Gymru! Thank you very much from Wales!

[@t.o.h.b8501]

As a Welsh person, this is very nice, haven't seen the video yet, but I am really excited even though we lost against Belgium we played beautifully. I love this team, its something that makes being a Welsh person feel special. Seeing the national team come to the works cup, and the dedication set by the players is fascinating. I'm really excited for the Poland game and the world cup. CYMRU!!!!! That video nearly sent me to tears, absolutely incredible maqwell

[@cforsyth1201]

Hope the rise continues for our buddies in Wales. From Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SuperRavensfan101]

just wanted to drop in and say incredible video essay for the Welsh, but also I wanted to say to any Welsh people in the comments, you easily have one of the best and most metal flags in the world. Good luck for now and in the future at the World Cup from a resident American. That opening game is something I'm very much looking forward to with good sportsmanship and spirits. Incredibly happy for your nation.

[@Props]

Thanks man! Good luck to you lot too, we're super excited to play you :)

[@ClubSoda98]

Diolch yn fawr iawn 🥰

[@edgarramos2611]

I agree with this person. After watching this essay I have more respect for Wales. Good luck to Wales in November

[@christycullen2355]

As a Welsh man this documentary made me happy! Its nice people want to find out about our history

[@Raptorsified]

Cometh the age cometh the man. What a man Gareth Bale is. No doubt Gary Speed is smiling down on them right now. Fkin max making me cry when he releases a doc. Good stuff man

[@TheBonLickyLicky]

As a Welshman, my man knows more about our football team than I ever did, da iawn

[@salahahmed4589]

As a Real Madrid fan who has had mixed feelings about Gareth Bale, this video made me appreciate the Welsh hero so much more. Brilliant essay video as usual, man. Much love.

[@bobje645]

can't say how much I appreciate this as a Welshman, thank you!

[@proclubsclips3654]

Thanks maqwell, I'm Welsh and I can't believe you've covered our story 🙌🙌🙌

[@vitorsedovim1078]

My favorite FIFA career was training the Wales national team while training Swansea, it was so fun revealing a Bale for every position

[@NMDavid]

I'm glad we finally acknowledge Bale's role in the international scene. He can now enjoy a World Cup.

[@CymroMatt92]

As a Welshman I just want to say this is a really excellent video and very well researched. Thank you for making this 👍🏼

[@michaelthomas4830]

Brilliant video. Reminds me of why I'm so proud to be Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@hugoromagnoli5441]

As a French I would love to see a video about our 2008 - 2010 magnificent banter era. There are SO many things to say

[@Maqwell]

hehehe that would be something

[@gabdunyt2.0]

I am once again asking kindly for a video essay on Malta 🇲🇹. Thanks for the goated videos! 💪🏻 💪🏻

[@NIDELLANEUM]

I remember a match between Malta and Italy where the Maltese midfield was able to contain Pirlo

[@salvadorquirarte4133]

I actually was in Paris when England and Wales played each other, I was just trying to get to the Eiffel Tower and I went through the courtyard of a watch party and it was insane. I didn’t know much of football during that time but I know the energy was absolutely insane and spectacular. I didn’t realize what special moment in football history was happening in front of my eyes but to look back I’m blessed that I was there to witness it.

[@sibound3855]

I too was at that Fanzone in Paris. One of the most memorable moments of my life. Can't wait for the tournament as it might be another 50 years ti we qualify, good luck to all teams involved.

[@josemolinanavarro5741]

Man, this vid is probably the VERY BEST you have done. I agree wholeheartedly to the narrative of Gareth Bale being undeserving of the massive hatred from spanish media. Yeah, Real Madrid was paying Bale a massive wage, but their fans were a bunch of ungrateful wretches to him. The "Wales, Golf; Madrid. In that Order" would have never happened if they supported Bale as they supported other foreigners like Cristiano, Benzema, Marcelo, Kroos, Varane, Casemiro and Modric. F*ck all biased media. Also, really classy tribute to Gary Speed you made there. Kudos.

[@josh0g]

I love how Americans always apologize for pronunciation... and the English just blatantly butcher names almost intentionally.

[@welshxfusionz]

On the final whistle I broke down to tears after we qualified for the world cup that day in Cardiff, thanks for this amazing video🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@powerviolentnightmare5026]

Great video and I appreciate not only the sporting history of Wales but also the history of the country, its politics, its language and people. Had a good laugh at that trigger warning too. Ding dong. The witch is dead.

[@Maqwell]

THE WITCH SHOULDA DIED 85 YEARS AGO

[@EmsionProductions]

Brilliant essay! Genuinely SO good. Thanks so much Maqwell. Incredibly detailed, with limited sheep jokes too - which is VERY refreshing. Also your pronunciations were perfect 👍 As a welsh fan, long may our underdog status continue. Ymlaen! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@orbitalcannon3534]

as a welsh person, seeing that bale free kick in the 2016 euros was absolutely bloody magical. Shame that we got demolished in the world cup but that tournament was worth it

[@malcomx2321]

Dude your videos personify the meaning of "Starting from the bottom now we're here". Good content🔥

[@indiw1x]

Thank you so much man. I’m a proud Welsh boy and I love going to their games and I knew a fair bit but this was actually kinda inspirational. For example, I knew Gary speed was a player, but Ididn’t know he died. Thanks for this video Maqwell

[@jaclad21]

Maqwell, thank you for this amazing video, as a 24 year old Welshman who has followed wales football since I was 7, it’s amazing to see someone tell our journey and be able to put it into such an amazing video! People don’t always understand why we are so passionate, but we are still here and not going anywhere! Yma o hyd ar ben yr byd!

[@MadSproute]

Chwarae teg oedd hwn fidio dda!! Loved this one, I learnt so much about my team, diolch! And your Welsh was pretty good!! Don't put yourself down.

[@Maqwell]

haha appreciate it man!

[@ruairimaguire220]

As an Irish fan I’m hoping we have a similar story over the next few years

[@Thatboymeher]

Idk if this is just me but I absolutely love your national team content ESPECIALLY these ones that you take a national team and dive into everything (plus I love it when the team is “lesser know” like for some reason I just love the Vietnam one over and over again)

[@ClubSoda98]

Fantastic video. I think you can see from all the love in the comments how much it means to us cymro, Maq. The team of 2016 and the era of Gareth Bale is Gary Speed's legacy and we couldn't have done it without him. Still though, after all the pain and all the nearly years filled with heartbreak, we've finally arrived. Thanks for shining a light on our story!

[@adolfocoy7516]

This is going to be one of my favourite video from this channel for a long while. As someone who never kmew the hostory of Welsh qualifiers I felt the sea of emotions at every struggle they faced.

[@edgynick9808]

Paul Bodin was a penalty kick specialist for Swindon and very rarely missed

[@QT5656]

1:29 I lived in Kennington for years! I know that park well and used to run there. I didn't realise that where Wales scored their first international goal. Amazing!

[@fabrizio-evans]

As a Welshman I can totally forgive the mispronunciation because you must have put so much effort into this video. Diolch yn fawr iawn.

[@tenki_]

i'm tearing up because of a wales football documentary jesus christ

[@TeamLhEllis]

As a Welshman I think its really dope we're finally getting some recognition :)

[@7Luck7]

Such a massive smile on my face watching this video! More memories in Qatar 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@adembaykara7675]

Love this video respect from a Scotsman hopefully we can see a video essay about the Scottish national team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Maqwell]

hope so too since im half scottish haha

[@adembaykara7675]

@@Maqwell holy 💩 i did not expect this damn I know it only a comment but this making my battle with depressions a little bit better thanks Max 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ethiopiannationalist4581]

Wales getting knocked out in the group stage of the world cup today. sad

[@belli4933]

What a great video. Some of us are spoiled since we see our national teams constantly qualify for the WC. It will be amazing in Wales when they get to see Wales in the WC since 1958.

[@Duckiefasca]

My opinion doesn't matter much, but I'd love a video essay about Uruguays National Team, seeing as how they hosted and won the first WC and are history makers.

[@xx-wp3mq]

Loved this one!! Wales is such an underrated country. Probably some of the greatest fan.

[@rohedron]

Ur grasp of the context and nuance of all of this is top notch! Mad respect. Thank you so much, it gives a flavour of feeling part of the whole thing.

[@Florian30]

i just love those essays, and i really appreciate your effort, i can only imagine how many hundreds of hours you spent. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

[@rantotthusssiii1690]

Hi Maqell, I am from Hungary 🇭🇺 and I love your content very much. I already commented this on an earlier video but the first vid I saw from you was the Hungarian one, which for me felt like the best video you made. I'm sure you saw how are nation is doing so well and like this video, you can make a series of uprising of national teams and make a part 2 of Hungary's. Anyway, continue making bangers 💯💯

[@rodrigofonseca6241]

You're a good storyteller, I really appreciate your work and the time you spent with it. Cheers from 🇵🇹

[@lucasantinelli6210]

Loved the essay you are really starting to nail them even if the numbers dont always reflect it. Great choice of music also it fitted the narration perfectly!

[@m.rgamehub9378]

video was great and also loved that "broken pieces " OST from Toradora somewhere near 26:07

[@jeanpierrecastro4872]

Congratulations to Wales for qualifying to Qatar 2022!!

[@tedbond4697]

This was so well done, I am not going to lie I almost cried at the end. 🔥content as always

[@Playtoallwins]

Love this super videos even do i m not Welsh. Great stories from underdog team . Respect and Love from 🇵🇹👍.

[@samuelgillespie7467]

I love my country🔥 I went to the semis in euro 2016

[@lowri2k]

so proud of our cymru for how far we’ve managed to come. even though the world cup didn’t pan out how we wanted it to, getting there was enough for us. in this new and uncertain post-bale & co. era, an unbelievable draw achieved in split versus a world-class croatian team gives y wal goch much needed reassurance that the future of our football is in safe hands. diolch am y fideo, it was very touching. cymru am byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[@chickenmerchant3719]

What a fantastic video, I genuinely love all of these recaps about underdog national teams and their history, it's so great to see new and untold stories. Your channel is amazing, keep it up!!!

[@edmilsoncarvalho646]

Amazing video Max!! After this I'm definitely paying attention to the Wales International in the upcoming World Cup...

[@NightmareLDrago]

Thanks for making this amazing video essay, Maxwell! I did not know that the Welsh have gone through so much. Well, because of this video, ig I'm gonna be supporting Wales alongside Messi in Qatar. Hopefully, someday I'll see my nation, India too in the wc

[@ClubSoda98]

Diolch yn fawr ffrind. I hope to see India in the world cup some day too.

[@jackmartin7611]

Thank you for making this. Amazing work ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@justwakemeup]

ngl he's the one who would be happy to upload even if he's unconsistent or even make a 5 hour essay, you will just be happy that just uploads man, great essay max❤

[@Maqwell]

thanks man :)

[@bankrolledgar1969]

As a Barcelona die hard I always was jealous of Madrid for having bale he was sometimes they’re best player and is so underrated

[@jasongarufi8187]

Great video Maqwell nice to see the history of the Welsh national team

[@explodingatom7976]

Finally a video on our country, diolch yn fawr iawn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@cheaaaaaaa]

If u translate ur comment to English "Wales flag" turn into england flag 💀

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@@cheaaaaaaa translate moving mad 😔

[@StevenRoberts77]

@@cheaaaaaaa still owned by England that’s why

[@EmsionProductions]

@@StevenRoberts77 Not really m8

[@rubenmcmorgan9848]

Absolutely loved this video!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[@iceninja84]

The 3-1 win over Belgium in Euro 2016 is one of the few times sport has made me cry. I watched the game with my then partner; I remember turning to them at the end and asking if this was real. They insisted it was and the tears just flowed.l; I was so happy and proud. Also your pronunciations were not too; definitely better than many I’ve heard here in the uk. The effort is respectable.

[@sadisticsalmon7323]

Woo yeah baby, thats what we’ve all been waiting forrrr (in all seriousness i have been extremely excited for this)

[@cameronburrows980]

Banger - keep the football history explorations coming Maq.

[@SaintSerra]

These types of videos are GOATed, top tier football content

[@tonytimetable855]

Seriously, your channel is so underrated. You football essays are the best. Keep up the good work man

[@Maqwell]

appreciate it bro!

[@themapl3791]

Incredible video, I didn’t know much about the history of welsh football but I loved this

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome video. Very inspirational. Love these longer format videos. It was great to learn more history about the beautiful game. Keep up the good work.

[@Maqwell]

thanks!

[@Mr_Yarn]

I was hoping you would put as much love and attention into this Rise video as you did for my beloved Les Rouge, and you did not disappoint!

[@MALT_youtube]

Bro, I love wales, they’re so big, and aquatic, and awesome.

[@RasenRendanX]

These video essays are worth the wait. Keep up the great work

[@Maqwell]

appreciate it!

[@prashant_kerung_thegim0709]

Bale is always there when it matters. For us in the champions league and for his country as well.

[@RogerRoids]

Incredible video, thank you so much for what you do!

[@crimsonmage1265]

love this kind of videos so everyone could learn about them

[@adityaronanki4682]

Impressive research as always from Maqwell!

[@cinderluna]

Beautiful video Maqwell god damn

[@cocognz]

43 MINUTES? BOY ABOUT TO BE ON NETFLIX

[@lewiswells6002]

As a Welshman this is so good to see excellent video, diolch

[@iedie1125]

It's a blessing when u post those long videos

[@wow_im_epicx3308]

maqwell has to make a video essay on mexico

[@dysfunctionaldickhead5758]

Maqwell has a certain way with words in these video essays that brings tears of hope to the eyes by the end of the videos

[@callum8384]

absolute amazing video damnnn

[@murpket]

ive been waiting so long for this. Great video!

[@QT5656]

Brilliant job! Well done.

[@adriangeremia]

Great work yet again man 👏👏

[@sorryminati4719]

Bale is possibly the most underrated footballer in recent history and definitely in Real Madrid history Great video essay as usual

[@elijahmclaughlin-prosser9002]

MAQWELL YOU ABSOLUTE HERO. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY TO PICK