[74] On 30 January, Bale scored a magnificent solo effort in the 11 draw with Norwich City. ", "Where is Gareth Bale? [205] In the last 16 against Northern Ireland at the Parc des Princes, Bale sent in the cross from which Gareth McAuley scored an own goal to give the Welsh victory. WebIn the end, Bale stayed in Madrid because Zidane left, and the simultaneous departure of Ronaldo to Juventus appeared to present a chance for redemption as Real prepared for a new era. [10] Because of his superior footballing skill, the school's PE teacher, Gwyn Morris, had to write special rules which restricted Bale to playing one-touch football and not using his left foot.[12]. He moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, for an eventual 7million fee. [22] This capped what was described in the local press as an "incredible" first full season as a professional footballer in which he was one of the Saints' "most creative players even (though operating) from the left-back position whilst his defending improved immeasurably as the season progressed. The deal between the clubs did not include an option or obligation for Spurs to buy Bale this summer. [200] With qualification to UEFA Euro 2016 achieved (the country's first major finals since the 1958 FIFA World Cup), on 13 October 2015, Bale scored his seventh goal of the qualifying campaign in Wales' final qualifier against Andorra at the Cardiff City Stadium. [13] As a 14-year-old he says that he ran the 100-metre sprint in 11.4 seconds. [51], On 20 October, Bale scored his first senior hat-trick against European champions Inter Milan at the San Siro in the Champions League. [167] On 3 December, Bale scored his 200th career goal in a 33 draw against LASK in the Europa League. Bale was transferred to Real Madrid in 2013 for an undisclosed fee, which was confirmed to be a world-record transfer fee of 85.1 million (100.8million). [64] On 27 December, Bale scored twice to give Tottenham a 20 win against Norwich City. [45] He signed a new four-year contract at White Hart Lane on 7 May 2010, as a reward for helping the club reaching a 201011 UEFA Champions League qualification place. [277] Between August 2008 and his departure from the Premier League, he was booked eight times for simulation. How do you stop Gareth Bale? It has been an honour. 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The next most-booked players were shown three yellow cards each. [85], On 28 April, Bale won both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year after his excellent showing in the 201213 season. [73] On 5 January 2013, Bale scored in the FA Cup third round fixture against Coventry City as well as assisting Clint Dempsey on both of his goals in a 30 win. He then went on to earn 111 caps and scored 41 international goals, making him Wales' most capped player and top goalscorer of all time. - Hunter: Madrid's 35th LaLiga title might be their grittiest win yet Real Madrid announced on Sunday morning that Karim Benzema was leaving and by the afternoon, he was playing his last game for the club, a 1-1 draw with Athletic Club in which he scored a penalty and was immediately substituted to receive the applause of the Bale, 32, tweeted later on Saturday evening, when the festivities were drawing to a close. Because obviously its a very young team here, giving them advice, seeing what I do in terms of professional standard and trying to help them. Bale moved to the Spanish giants from Tottenham for a fee of around 100 million in 2013. He was subsequently not selected on the basis of this injury and the inability to predict recovery time. [188] On 7 October 2006, Bale became the youngest ever goalscorer for the senior national team, scoring a free kick in a Euro 2008 qualification match against Slovakia. Bale suffered an injury during the second half, preventing him from appearing in the second leg. Thank you! [84] On his return from injury, Bale scored a goal and assisted Clint Dempsey as Tottenham beat Manchester City at White Hart Lane. Rodrygo scored twice, Marco Asensio grabbed a third and substitute Karim Benzema added his 26th league goal of the season in a victory which confirmed Madrid as champions for the 2021-22 season. He left school in the summer of 2005 with a Grade A in PE amongst his other GCSE results. But it hasn't quite been a return to remember for the Welshman, with Bale missing a penalty on his first appearance for Real Madrid since returning to the Spanish capital. Moreno: Only Harry Kane can replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid (1:56) Alejandro Moreno explains why he believes Harry Kane is the only candidate to replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid. [9] Growing up, his footballing hero was fellow Welshman and Manchester United player Ryan Giggs. The Welshman has already made on return to the North London club having joined on loan for the202021 but he could make a permanent switch in the summer. He said: "He's an amazing, amazing talent and he's after the Ronaldos and Messis of this world and he's getting better and better. [90] The Spanish press (and Real Madrid TV) reported that Bale had cost 77million (91million), while the British press reported a world record transfer fee of 85.3million (100million), which would be above Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer record fee of 80million (94million). In 202021, he returned to Tottenham on loan, and the following season, his last for Real Madrid, he collected another league title as well as his fifth Champions League title, despite gaining little playing time. BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool confirm the signing of Alexis Mac Allister on cut-price 35m deal, with Brighton Eden Hazard 'plans to RETIRE after ripping up his Real Madrid contract at 32 - and will stay in the Spanish 'We promised him he could go his heart is set': 100m Declan Rice has played his last game for West Ham, Inter Milan will open talks with Chelsea over Romelu Lukaku after Champions League final as they hope to Mateo Kovacic CONFIRMS he is set to leave Chelsea this summer after a 'really bad season' - and admits Man Man United finished third with a mid-table keeper! [294] On 9 March 2018, Bale announced that he and his fiance were expecting their third child. A first home appearance is especially coveted, though. [154] He also became the third player to score in three editions of the competition after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. La-Liga Why is Gareth Bale booed by Real Madrid fans: 'Parasite' or unsung legend? Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale. Gareth Bale says he is more than happy at Real Madrid and has no intention of leaving to join Manchester United or any other club. [308] Under the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola", FIFA's campaign was done in conjunction with the Confederation of African Football and health experts, with the players holding up eleven messages to raise awareness of the disease and ways to combat it. The best prep is to play games, Bale said. [164] He made 16 appearances during the league season, as Real Madrid won the 201920 La Liga. Gareth Bale serenaded by LAFC fans before El Trafico, Carlos Vela cautions Gareth Bale must "come to work" at LAFC, LAFC take Western Conference lead as CCL looms: "We couldn't be happier", Seattle Sounders must "get back to competing" after another Cascadia Cup loss, St. Louis CITY "took it personal" as rivalry with Sporting KC begins. [31], On 2 December 2007, Bale was substituted after sustaining an injury resulting from a tackle from Fabrice Muamba in the league fixture against Birmingham City. Unlike other first-team players who were not involved -- such as the injured David Alaba, Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic and the suspended Eder Militao and Nacho Fernandez -- the Wales forward did not attend the game. [259][260][261] However, in spite of his playing ability, his playing time during his later seasons with Real Madrid was largely limited by recurring injury struggles.[240][262]. [297], Bale was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity. His goal was the latest goal in MLS history. [27], Bale played his first game for Spurs in a friendly against St. Patrick's Athletic on 12 July 2007, but was substituted on the 80th minute with a minor dead leg. [175][176] On 1 June, Bale himself published an open letter on Twitter confirming his exit. [104], In November, he assisted a further two goals in Madrid's 32 victory over Rayo Vallecano,[105] before scoring in a 22 draw with Juventus in the Champions League. [206] Wales were eliminated following a 20 defeat to eventual champions Portugal in the semi-final of the tournament on 6 July. [305] In 2015, he unveiled the Adidas X15 football boots. Something went wrong, please try again later. [118] Real Madrid's attacking trio of Bale, Benzema and Cristiano, dubbed BBC, finished the season with 97 goals. [66] In January 2012, he was named Premier League Player of the Month for the second time in his career, after three goals and two assists in the Premier League for the month. [54] On 19 March 2011, it was announced he would then extended his stay at the club until 2015. Following his impressive performance the Spanish press nicknamed Bale "The Cannon". Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale. [123][124], In December 2014, Bale scored in a third major final, the second goal in a 20 win over San Lorenzo, to help the club win the FIFA Club World Cup. [281] Despite his ability and achievements, however, Bale became less popular with the club's fans during his final years with the team due to his perceived inconsistency and lack of commitment. Gareth Bale was withdrawn from the first team on a number of occasions and that made him not to be selected to play for Real Madrid despite being their player. Carlo Ancelotti has all-but confirmed Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this summer. And theyre the current frontrunners to earn that honor again in 2022, before Bale, the one-time most expensive transfer worldwide upon leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid in 2013, makes his debut in Black & Gold. Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-filled years at the Spanish giants. Maicon is one of the best defenders in the world, and he's killed him. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Gareth Bale does not play for Real Madrid due to his declined sporting performance and lack of fitness. "To wear the pristine white kit, to wear the crest on my chest, to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, to win titles and to be part of what it's so famous for, to win the Champions League. I also want to thank president Florentino Perez, [managing director] Jose Angel Sanchez, and the board for giving me the opportunity to play for this club. He was named Welsh Footballer of the Year a record six times. Initially credited as an own goal for Yarmolenko, the decisive goal was subsequently awarded to Bale at the end of June. [41], Bale's good form continued and he was named Player of the Round after helping Spurs to a 31 win in the sixth round replay of the FA Cup against Fulham. [52] In the return match at White Hart Lane on 2 November, Bale provided a man-of-the-match performance, setting up goals for Peter Crouch and Roman Pavlyuchenko to earn Spurs a memorable 31 win. But Bale doesn't wanna live in China Lol, he's trying to just live in Madrid and play golf or whatever. [49] On 29 September, Bale scored his first Champions League goal for Tottenham in a 41 home win against Dutch champions Twente in their second game of the group stages. [68], For the 201213 season, Bale changed his squad number from 3 to 11 as he was "not a left-back anymore" and had asked the club for a "higher number". [138] On 23 April, Bale made his 100th appearance in La Liga in a 32 home defeat to Barcelona, but was forced off after sustaining an injury. in a Champions League play-off at White Hart Lane. Real Madrid start the new season against Alaves on Saturday, August 14. Gareth Frank Bale MBE (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a winger, most notably for Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. Bale, 32 -- who has featured in just seven Madrid games, starting four of them, in an injury-disrupted final season -- is out of contract this summer and departs having won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles at the Bernabeu. In 2011 and 2013 he was named PFA Players' Player of the Year, and was named in the UEFA Team of the Year. [308], In April 2020, he and his wife Emma donated 1 million to health boards in Wales and Spain to help in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. When Assou-Ekotto was sidelined with an injury, manager Harry Redknapp decided to give Bale a chance and he impressed in Spurs' FA Cup third-round 40 win over Peterborough United. Bale was born in Cardiff, Wales, to Frank, a school caretaker, and Debbie Bale, an operations manager. [32] By February 2008, it became clear that Bale was to miss the rest of the season through injury. Should all go to plan in training, head coach Steve Cherundolo could hand Bale his first look next Saturday when visiting Nashville SC (8:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE on ESPN+). But why pick the MLS club? Meanwhile, Madrid also confirmed Isco's exit after nine years at the club. [39] However, he struggled to break into the first team, in part thanks to Benoit Assou-Ekotto's good form. Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Bale would be leaving in June. [172], Bale returned to Real Madrid for the 202122 season. This brought him to 24 international goals, surpassing both Ivor Allchurch and Trevor Ford, and behind only Ian Rush's 28. [119], On 20 December 2015, he scored four goals in a 102 victory over Rayo Vallecano. [168] He scored a brace and got an assist in a 40 win over Burnley on 28 February 2021. Gareth Bale has thanked Real Madrid for helping him "create moments that will live forever" in an open letter confirming that he is leaving the club after nine years in Spain. Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Bale would be leaving in June. 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'Bale has had injuries, then his contract ends - he may not have had a good motivation but he wants to finish here as he deserves,' Ancelotti is reported as saying. In that order" written on it. [311] His golf playing became somewhat controversial in his latter years at Real Madrid, with the perception that Bale was more interested in his hobby than football. Gareth Bale has experienced a mixed return to his former club Tottenham. Ale Moreno and Luis Garcia hail Real Madrid's consistency as they secured their 35th LaLiga title with a 4-0 win vs. Espanyol. [11] He was a keen athlete; he played football alongside future Wales rugby captain Sam Warburton,[12] rugby, hockey and excelled at athletics. He made his competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur on 26 August away against Manchester United. During his time at Tottenham, managerial and tactical shifts saw him transform into a more attacking player. 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