I don't know about that, there's idiots born every year.
Gareth Bale | Golfer, ex-Footballer, Elbower of racists, Philosopher, Golf Ambassador, Bar Owner, Real Legend, Defibrillator
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You can't deny the big moments he had for RM. His Copa Del Rey goal, his CL final goals. For that alone he will be essential part of RM history.
His injuries obviously ruined a lot for him. There was never continuity over him because of injuries. After 2018 he lost pace and has basically been a liability. Bale without pace is a pretty ordinary player. It's wrong to suggest RM ruined him. He went on loan to Tottenham and was benched there as well. He has long been past it.
The other thing is he never opened up to RM and Spain. I don't think he can speak Spanish at a decent level. He showed much more emotion and passion playing for Wales then RM. This season Ancelotti preferred him and started him as RW and like always he got injured and was out for a long time. Just when he was recovering he went to play for Wales and got himself injured again because he was not 100% match fit. Because of these kind of decision fans boo him.
Last 3-4 years has been a joke. Highest paid player in the squad and hardly contributed with anything.
So a lot of his big moments is "cancelled" out by him staying too long. Which is fair enough, but then he always prioritize Wales over RM and plays with more passion for Wales then RM. Is more of a leader for Wales then RM. Is more involved with Wales then RM. I am so happy he will be gone in a few months time.
Did he have a better RM career then Figo? R9 and Zidane? Yes if you go by the numbers. The Galacticos were ruined by stupid policy of Zidane V Pavon. Idiotic coaches like Carlos Queiroz. There was no balance in the team back then. Would I take Bale over Figo, R9 or Zidane? NEVER in 100 million years.
As Footballers Figo, Ronaldo and Zidane were on a different level then Bale.
Another Champions League medal.
What's that - five in total?
So funny.
And now Sane will be off to Madrid
And now Sane will be off to Madrid
Another CL win for the golfer! 
A medal on the back of seven minutes of football. Pretty good ratio.
better than Zidane
Maybe Perez will name a stand after him
5 CL.
Legend
Legend
Already has more UCL titles than Messi; not bad for an active non-player since late 2018...
Five CLs and to be thought of as something of a joke figure at the end of it all is quite sad...and a bit funny.
As many CL as Barcelona and Atletico combined
He's the most successful failed Real Madrid player ever. Everyone should insist he's better than Zidane, Raul and Di Stefano just to piss off Real fans.
Do Spurs get any money from his "success" ala Hazard ? Cheeky 10M bonus for every CL would have got them a free player
As long as he helps Wales get to a World cup, I don't care what he does. How many British players have got 5 UCL Medals?
Isn't he?
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This feels a bit like John Terry wearing a full kit. He’s writing his history as he’d like it to be remembered.
The Golf Stand?
His career has gone to waste the last couple of years but he’s not holding any grudges here it seems so good on him.
I wonder where he’ll end up. I think he’ll end up somewhere in the PL personally.
Ahh but not Puskas, fair enough.
He came, he saw, he conquered
Bigger legend than Raúl, Figo, Ronaldo.
Madrid fans have to acknowledge his greatness
Bigger legend than Raúl, Figo, Ronaldo.
Madrid fans have to acknowledge his greatness
A least Bale was an actual sub for the game...Terry's full kit display was embarrassing
9 years ago! That's mind-blowing.
Nice of Bale to take time from the green and playing for Wales to remember the little people
People are being quite appreciative in the comments. He should have left 2/3 years ago but used to be very important. A pity that he didn't have a better farewell at Bernabéu
I think he will retire
MLS might be an option, lots of good golf courses in the US.
I mean, you’ve completely missed my point but sure
I think he retires if Wales fail to qualify for the World Cup.
I agree. If they get to the WC I think he will take a 1 year contract somewhere just to keep fit and then retire.
He can say that he was better / more influential than Ronaldo in 3 of the 4 Champions League finals they were both involved in from 2014-2018, which is very good going !
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Yep. And I wouldn't be overly surprised if he went to Cardiff if it does pan out that way.
Really was a scorer of brilliant goals (as well as putting up great numbers), so many ridiculous finishes in that video.
6:37, 7:36 a couple of my favourites.
In 4-5 years time, after he retires, he'll be a Real Madrid legend. As in, everybody involved with madrid from fans to media to groundskeeper's dog will look to him and treat him as a legend
I would put money on it if Wales qualify.