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  • Gareth Bale advises Messi ahead of Inter Miami move

    Gareth Bale advises Messi ahead of Inter Miami move

    Former Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has sought to offer advice to Lionel Messi about his move to MLS.

    The Barcelona icon is signing for Inter Miami after leaving PSG this month.

    Bale, who played last season with LAFC and won the MLS Cup, said: “It is a lot more chilled (in MLS). If you lose at Real Madrid, it is like the world has ended.

    “You are crucified. You feel down. You go home and you’re not happy.

    “They accept losing a bit more (in America). There is no consequence. You can’t get relegated over there.

    “When you lose a game you go on to the next one. They accept losing a lot better over there.

    “They know how to lose but they celebrate every win like you have won the championship. He will definitely enjoy it.”

  • Gareth Bale retires from professional football

    Gareth Bale retires from professional football

     

    Former Real Madrid, Tottenham and LAFC forward, Gareth Bale has retired from professional football at the prime age of 33.

    Bale was a member of the Welsh team that participated at the just concluded World Cup in Qatar 2022.

    According to Bale the decision to quit international football is a hard one.

    According to him, his decision to quit International Football is by far the hardest decision he has made in his career.

    He said “My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life, but who l am,” he added.

    Bale wrote on social media: “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.

    “I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me.

    “From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career that I have an immense pride and gratitude for. Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.

    “To show my gratitude to all of those that have played their part along this journey, feels like an impossibility. I feel indebted to many people for helping to change my life and shape my career in a way I couldn’t have ever dreamed of when I first started out at nine years old.

    “To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous managers and coaches, back room staff, team mates, all the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you have had is immeasurable.

    “My parents and my sister, without your dedication in those early days, without such a strong foundation, I wouldn’t be writing this statement right now, so thank you for putting me on this path and for your unwavering support.

    “My wife and my children, your love and support has carried me through. Right beside me for all the highs and lows, keeping me grounded along the way. You inspire me to be better, and to make you proud.

    “So, I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure.”

    Bale added: “To my Welsh family,

    “My decision to retire from International football has been, by far the hardest of my career.

    “How do I describe what being a part of this country and team means to me?

    “How do I articulate the impact it has had on my life? How do I put in to words the way I felt, every single time I put on that Welsh shirt? My answer is that I couldn’t possibly do any of those things justice, simply with words. But I know that every person involved in Welsh football, feels the magic, and is impacted in such a powerful and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel, without using any words at all.

    “My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life but who I am. The fortune of being Welsh and being selected to play for and captain Wales, has given me something incomparable to anything else I’ve experienced. I am honoured and humbled to have been able to play a part in the history of this incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together have been to unexpected and amazing places.

    “I shared a dressing room with boys that became brothers, and back room staff that became family, I played for the most incredible managers, and felt the undying support and love from the most dedicated fans in the world. Thank you to every one of you for being on this journey with me.

    “So for now I am stepping back, but not away from the team that lives in me and runs through my veins. After all, the dragon on my shirt is all I need.

    “Together stronger, Diolch.”

    “I’m completely shocked, really, really shocked at the news. I think one year ago I was one who probably said he might be thinking of retiring and it might be in the back of his mind. I know it was, but I still didn’t think it was actually going to happen, especially now that he has moved to LA over the last few months.

    “But he did what he was supposed to do, win trophies, do well and inspire a team. He went and won the MLS, but I actually thought he was going to stay, so I’m very, very surprised.”

     

  • Qatar 2022: Gareth Bale angrily pushed away TV camera after England defeat

    Qatar 2022: Gareth Bale angrily pushed away TV camera after England defeat

    Wales captain Gareth Bale angrily pushed a TV camera away from his face during their World Cup loss to England.

    The Welsh were outclassed by their neighbors, losing 3-0 thanks to a double from Marcus Rashford and a Phil Foden strike.

    Bale, who was subbed off at half time when the scores were 0-0, was unhappy at the final whistle.

    According to Tribalfootball, a cameraman was following him as he went to walk down to his teammates, but he immediately pushed it away from his face.

    The 33-year-old is likely to retire at the end of the tournament, as he was keeping himself fit for the World Cup.

    Speaking post-game, Bale stated: “Everyone is disappointed. I think we’re all proud of what we’ve achieved to get here. We have to look at how far we’ve come.

    “Of course, we would have loved to have gone past the group but football is difficult.

    “Teams go through good runs and bad runs and we didn’t quite live up to our expectations this tournament.

    “But we’ll take massive experience from it and going forward we need to look at how far we’ve come.

    “To be at a World Cup, if you’d asked us that two years ago, we’d have all pinched ourselves. It’s disappointing to go out but we’ll all walk out of that changing room with our heads held high and proud of each other.”

  • Qatar 2022: Liberian president’s son, Tim Weah scores for United States

    Qatar 2022: Liberian president’s son, Tim Weah scores for United States

    Liberia’s president son, Tim Weah became the first player to score for the United States in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when he scored against Wales in the 36th minute.

    Tim has now surpassed the dad who never had an opportunity to feature at the World Cup during his playing career.

    George Weah, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1995, but playing for his homeland, Liberia, won the African Best, World Best and Europe best in the same year.

    Tim Weah also became the first player born in the current millennium to score at a FIFA Senior World Cup, making the score an international record as well, and today he is the pride of his father and President of Liberia.

    The United States played out a 1-1 draw with the European nation of Wales in group B opener, Tim Weah scored for the US while Gareth Bale equalized from the penalty spot for Wales.

     

  • La Liga: Bale told not to leave Madrid through the backdoor

    La Liga: Bale told not to leave Madrid through the backdoor

    Real Madrid forward, Gareth Bale’s family are urging him to leave Santiago Bernabeu the right way.

    Marca says it’s clear that Bale’s career as a Real Madrid player will be over at the end of the season, yet with the return of Carlo Ancelotti, the Welsh international has been allowed to live in peace.

    There has been the occasional moment of action in the first-team, whilst there is complete respect between the Italian coach and the player.

    It is this relationship that has opened the door for Bale to leave the club in the right way, as a player who arrived from abroad and won four Champions Leagues, four Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, two LaLiga Santander titles, three Copa del Rey titles and three Supercopa de Espana titles.

    The message from his family and friends was a request to leave the Spanish club, but to do so on his own terms, not via the ignominy of the back door.

    His family feel that he can’t simply leave Madrid silently, as if he were just another run of the mill player, but instead he has to leave as someone who achieved everything possible with the Spanish giants.

  • La Liga: Bale returns to Real Madrid without jersey number

    La Liga: Bale returns to Real Madrid without jersey number

    Gareth Bale has returned to Real Madrid this summer – with his old number now taken.

    Bale has lost the No11 shirt to teammate Marco Asensio, having spent last season on-loan with Tottenham.

    The Wales captain finds himself without a number, with few available.

    At the moment all the numbers (from 1 to 25) are covered at Real Madrid except 16, which was worn by Borja Mayoral before he left for Roma.

    Not only Bale is without a number, but also Dani Ceballos, Martin Odegaard and Luka Jovic, all of whom return from their respective loans.

  • Gareth Bale considering early retirement

    Gareth Bale considering early retirement

    Tottenham loanee Gareth Bale is considering an early retirement.

    Bale, who is currently on loan at Tottenham, is due to return to the Spanish capital at the end of the season.

    The Welshman has just over 12 months left to run on his current deal, and while it always seemed unlikely Bale would look to stick around at the Bernabeu, AS says he could now quit the game altogether.

    Bale has made no bones about the fact a loan move to Spurs was part of his plan to get fit for the European Championship this summer.

    Indeed, to avoid a re-occurrence of his numerous muscle injuries, Bale has drawn up his own individual training plan which has seen him take part in only three work-outs a week – one of them being a recovery session.

  • I have to go back to Real Madrid – Bale

    I have to go back to Real Madrid – Bale

    Gareth Bale has clarified his comments on his future ahead of the expiry of his Tottenham loan deal, insisting that his contract means he “legally” must return to Real Madrid at first.

    Bale is heading towards the end of a season-long loan spell at Spurs, who do not have the option to sign him outright from Madrid at the end of the season.

    The Welshman made headlines last week after revealing he is planning to return to Santiago Bernabeu, but has now explained that he has yet to make a final decision on where he will play in 2021-22.

    Speaking ahead of Wales’ 2020 World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, Bale told reporters: “I think for me, first and foremost I still have this season, and I still have plenty of games to go for the Euros.

    “Obviously, going into next season, legally my contract says I have to go back to Real Madrid, which is what I stated, which I don’t think is being disrespectful to anybody. That’s legally what I have to do.

    “Real Madrid are my parent club and as far as I agreed I was with Tottenham on loan until the end of the season and I go back. That’s the plan so far.”

  • Ex-Madrid president: Gareth Bale disappointed with Tottenham loan

    Ex-Madrid president: Gareth Bale disappointed with Tottenham loan

    Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Gareth Bale is disappointed with his Tottenham loan.

    This week Bale said he was expecting to return to Madrid once his one-year loan spell came to an end, with another year left on his contract in the Spanish capital.

    “He’s not happy about his time at Tottenham and Mourinho doesn’t seem to be very happy either,” Calderon told talkSPORT.

    “He’s not counting on him in many matches and Bale is disappointed and maybe that’s the reason he would like to return.”

    Calderon said he would need to work hard to win supporters back if he were to return to Zinedine Zidane’s side.

    “Fans are very volatile, it depends on his performances.

    “If he’s going to play well and score goals like he did when he came then fans will back him.

    “But if he’s not then problems will come again. This club is very demanding, I remember with Zidane they were booing him for the first five months because they thought we’ve paid a lot of money for a player that wasn’t playing as they expected.

    “I’m sure fans will be backing him if he does things well.”

  • EPL: I knew I’d get much love at Tottenham – Bale

    EPL: I knew I’d get much love at Tottenham – Bale

    Gareth Bale says he’s feeling good with his decision to return to Tottenham this season.

    The Wales captain has hit his stride in recent games as he stars on-loan from Real Madrid.

    He is quoted by Mundo Deportivo: “My departure from Real Madrid? Everyone knows how much I love Tottenham.

    “I left Madrid because I wanted to play and I wanted to help the team.

    “Coming back to a place where I knew I would receive a lot of love made it easier for me.”