Gareth Bale

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho gives instructions to his players during the English Premier League soccer match against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP)

Mourinho coy as Bale pursues return to Tottenham from Madrid

Welsh star's agents are in talks with his former club for a return after seven years

16 Sep 2020 6:05 PM

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. DC File Photo

Gareth Bale calls for prudence as La Liga pushes for restart

Bundesliga said on Thursday they are "ready" to restart on May 9 but needed government approval

24 Apr 2020 11:12 AM

A special $615,000 donation from Gareth Bale to a 'special' Cardiff hospital

The University Hospital of Wales was where Bale was born and it's provided great support to his friends, family and the wider community

23 Apr 2020 9:04 AM

Gareth Bale’s commitment to the 13-times European champions came under the microscope last month after he helped his nation qualify for Euro 2020 and then joined his team mates dancing alongside a banner saying ‘Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order’. ( Photo: AFP)

'Gareth Bale never wanted to leave Real Madrid', says agent

The 30-year-old forward was also involved in a tense stand-off with coach Zinedine Zidane in the off-season.

06 Dec 2019 2:37 PM

For Bale, the prospect of a rapprochement with Zidane is unlikely, even if the Frenchman is keen to maintain the peace for the sake of the team, particularly while the transfer window is closed. (Photo:AFP)

Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid

Zidane urged the fans to remember Bale's achievements.

25 Nov 2019 12:00 PM

Gareth Bale scored twice to save Real Madrid from a damaging defeat away at Villarreal on Sunday before capping a dramatic 2-2 draw by being sent off in injury-time. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Gareth Bale's brace helps Madrid salvage a 2-2 draw, gets sent off

Two yellow cards in as many minutes saw Bale dramatically sent off in the 94th minute but by then his match-saving contribution was done.

03 Sep 2019 12:20 PM

Zinedine Zidane has challenged Gareth Bale to show why he is still one of the world's best players as he continues his reintegration at Real Madrid. (Photo:AP)

Gareth Bale needs to show 'the player we know he is': Zinedine Zidane

Bale's start in Vigo came after Eden Hazard sustained a thigh injury in training and it remains to be seen if he retains his place.

23 Aug 2019 9:31 PM

Wales manager Ryan Giggs said that he always told Gareth Bale that he is at a 'fantastic club' Real Madrid and hoping for the 30-year-old's stay at the club. (Photo:AFP)

Gareth Bale ‘is at a fantastic club’: Ryan Giggs

Bale assisted his club as Real Madrid won the match by 3-1 over Celta Viga.

23 Aug 2019 3:22 PM

Coach Zinedine Zidane said Gareth Bale will remain at Real Madrid this season. (Photo: AFP)

Bale to stay after helping Madrid to win at Celta - Zidane

Bale created Madrid’s opening goal, which was scored by Karim Benzema, with a superb change of pace down the left-wing.

18 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

After the game, Zidane was also asked about a possible move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar but he refused to address the issue. (Photo: AFP)

Bale returns as Zidane stays tight-lipped on Neymar

Bale came off the bench as Madrid drew 2-2 against Roma in the Stadio Olimpico, before losing the friendly on penalties.

12 Aug 2019 10:31 AM

Zidane has made clear that Bale is not in his plans as he looks to rejuvenate Real Madrid following their miserable season last term. (Photo: AFP)

Gareth Bale snubbed again by Zidane for Madrid friendly

Bale has only played in two of Real Madrid's five pre-season games so far, coming on as a substitute against Arsenal and Atletico Madrid

07 Aug 2019 5:14 PM

Bale, who has been strongly linked with a move away from the Spanish club, missed the trip to Munich for the Audi Cup pre-season tournament because he was not fit and had stayed in Madrid to train, Zidane said on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Bale's round of golf not a concern for Zidane

Media reports in Spain said the Welsh winger had been on the golf course on Tuesday while his team mates were losing 1-0 to Tottenham.

01 Aug 2019 3:06 PM

Gareth Bale has been deemed surplus to requirements at Real despite helping his side to a Spanish title and four Champions League crowns since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur six years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Gareth Bale "Won't Be Leaving" Real Madrid On Loan, Says Agent

But his representative, Jonathan Barnett, told Sky Sports News any deal would have to be a permanent one.

26 Jul 2019 1:45 PM

Welsh star Gareth Bale didn't play in Madrid's 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich in Houston on Saturday, manager Zinadine Zidane saying Monday he declined to dress for the match as the club pursued options for off-loading him. (Photo:AP)

Outgoing Gareth Bale scores in 3-2 win over Arsenal in International Champions Cup

Madrid clawed back from two goals down to finish full time at 2-2, and prevailed 3-2 in the penalty shootout.

24 Jul 2019 10:02 AM

Zidane, after the match against Bayern Munich, had said that it would be good if Bale leaves the club as it will be good for both the team and the player. (Photo:AFP)

Gareth Bale did not want to play against Bayern Munich, claims Zidane

Bale's future at Real Madrid is uncertain as he is rumoured to be in talks with Chinese Super League clubs Jiangsu Suning and Beijing Guoan.

23 Jul 2019 9:50 AM

Amid suggestions that competition will only increase next season after the arrival of Belgian Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale was left out of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in a pre-season clash in Houston. (Photo:AFP)

Zinedine Zidane confirms Gareth Bale's exit from Real Madrid

Bale was criticised by the Spanish media last season after failing to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Juventus.

22 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

Real Madrid once bought Gareth Bale for a then world record transfer fee of 100 million euros. (Photo: AP)

Gareth Bale to stay at Real Madrid

Madrid will reportedly choose to keep the player if they do not receive a good deal for Bale.

19 Jun 2019 3:52 PM

Zidane had the number 11 benched throughout the match, not letting Bale bid farewell to his fans one last time (Photo: AFP)

Bale likely to leave Madrid soon - media reports

According to ABC media, the 29 year old was looking forward to wear Madrid’s all white until 2022, seeing the fulfilment of his contract.

02 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

Trinidad and Tobago are ranked 93rd in the world -- 74 places lower than Wales -- yet it seemed they might be rewarded with a highly creditable draw at a Racecourse Ground. (Photo: Twitter)

Friendlies: Bale-less Wales inches past Trinidad 1-0

Bale was one of several players, including Aaron Ramsey and David Brooks, omitted by Wales manager Giggs.

21 Mar 2019 3:56 PM

Usually when Gareth scores he goes on a run, so that's good for us, Giggs said ahead of Wednesday's match. (Photo: AP)

No Bale in Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia

The Real Madrid forward was one of several senior players left out by coach Ryan Giggs.

21 Mar 2019 3:49 PM

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