This has been a summer of change for Real Madrid as Los Blancos have said goodbye to a number of long-time players. The likes of Gareth Bale, Isco and Marcelo departed earlier and shockingly, the name of Casemiro was added to that list as well, as the Brazilian has completed an unexpected switch to Manchester United in a deal that could rise up to £70 million with add-ons.
Bale has touched down in California and will join a long list of stars who have swapped major European leagues for MLS at the back end of their careers. Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andrea Pirlo, David Villa and many more have previously turned out in the North American league.
Carlos Vela
Vela made just 29 league appearances during a seven-year stint with Arsenal, but has been a stalwart performer in MLS. The Mexican forward has bagged 73 goals and 37 assists in just 118 appearances for LAFC, who made him their first ever designated player in 2018. Continue reading
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale came off the bench to find the back of the net for Wales against hosts Netherlands, but it was not enough to record a result. Gareth Bale scored from the penalty spot in the second minute of stoppage to tie the scoreline at 2-2 having come on as a second half substitute for Leeds United forward Daniel James with twenty minutes left on the clock. In the end, Memphis Depay scored a dramatic winner for the Dutch team in stoppage time to secure the points for the home team.
Welshman Gareth Bale was a major absentee for Real Madrid as the 13-time European champions returned to winning ways on style on the back of the Madrid Derby defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid whom they replaced as La Liga champions. Atletico Madrid had won their first La Liga title in seven years last season, while replacing Real Madrid and the reigning Champions League finalists have returned the favour to their city rivals this season. Real Madrid are back to winning ways thanks to the 6-0 thumping of Levante at home on Thursday night.
Gareth Bale is reportedly keen on staying in Spanish football at the end of his spell at Real Madrid. This is is according to the report from popular Spanish TV station El Chiringuito TV. Welshman Bale has a few months left on his contract at Real Madrid and he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
Gareth Bale is reportedly keen on staying in Spanish football at the end of his spell at Real Madrid. This is is according to the report from popular Spanish TV station El Chiringuito TV. Welshman Bale has a few months left on his contract at Real Madrid and he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
Welshman Gareth Bale was a major absentee for Real Madrid during their El Clasico encounter with Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga last weekend. The Wales national team star was absent from the Real Madrid squad as they were thumped 4-0 at home by Barcelona.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that he has no issues with the duo of Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard who have played limited roles for him since he was named as the replacement for Frenchman Zinedine Zidane last summer for his second managerial spell at the club. Ancelotti talked about Bale and Hazard in a news conference on Wednesday ahead of the Spanish Copa Del Rey clash with Elche away from home on the following day. He also confirmed that both Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale were fit for the game. On their limited roles, Ancelotti said he chooses the team as manager and that he can’t keep everybody happy with playing time including the two aforementioned ex-Premier League stars.
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale made his return to the Wales squad during the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Belarus at the weekend. The Welsh fans were delighted to have him back in their quest to seal a place at the World Cup tournament next year.
Welshman Gareth Bale is one of several Real Madrid players who are on course to miss the crucial Champions League clash with Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk away from home on Tuesday night. Gareth Bale has been injured since last month though a return is in sight according to various reports in the media.
