# Gareth Bale

Last month

February 2023

# Speaking out

'I put on a mask for a long period of time' - Aaron Lennon

The former England international’s new goal is to help footballers suffering from mental health issues.

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Feb 6th 2023, 12:01 AM

Last year

2022

# England V Wales

Southgate wary of pressure and expectation on Foden, Bale and Ramsey could be benched

England and Wales face off in a World Cup Group B showdown tonight.

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Nov 29th 2022, 8:22 AM

# ON THE SPOT

Gareth Bale's instinct from penalty spot more impressive than on LGBTQ+ rights

Wales skipper breathes life into country’s World Cup campaign after USA had looked set to get off to winning start.

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Nov 21st 2022, 9:30 PM

# Report

Bale earns Wales a point in opening draw with United States

The Dragons captain slammed home his 41st Wales goal from the penalty spot.

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Nov 21st 2022, 9:22 PM

# Stance

'I think it was a big mistake' - Roy Keane criticises decision to scrap One Love armbands

Speaking to ITV ahead of the Wales v USA game, the former Ireland captain insisted players should have “stuck to their guns.”

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Nov 21st 2022, 8:20 PM

# speaking up

Bale says Wales can 'shed a light on the problems' in Qatar during World Cup

Bale has echoed the Football Association of Wales’ determination to speak out on human rights and LGBT issues surrounding the World Cup.

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Nov 14th 2022, 8:59 PM

# allen is key

Wales name injured Joe Allen in World Cup squad and fret over Gareth Bale's match-fitness

Bale hasn’t completed 90 minutes since June.

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Nov 9th 2022, 7:19 PM

# Drama

Gareth Bale hits extra-time equaliser as LAFC win first MLS Cup after penalties

Bale scored in the eighth minute of added time after 30 minutes of extra-time to snatch a 3-3 draw as the game went to penalties.

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Nov 6th 2022, 9:38 AM

# Bale Making Hay

Gareth Bale scores first MLS goal in Los Angeles' victory over Kansas City

The 33-year-old Wales international was making his second LAFC appearance from the bench.

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Jul 24th 2022, 11:15 AM

# not giving in

Gareth Bale believes MLS move will extend Wales career to Euro 2024 and beyond

The 33-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles FC.

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Jul 12th 2022, 9:16 AM

# Adaptation

Gareth Bale says new side 'felt like home straight away'

The five-time Uefa Champions League winner saw his new club defeat the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 in his first taste of the ‘El Trafico’ derby.

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Jul 9th 2022, 11:49 PM

# Hope

Gareth Bale could still join Cardiff, claims Vincent Tan

The 32-year-old revealed on Saturday he had agreed to join Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.

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Jun 27th 2022, 9:33 PM

# baleful prospects

Gareth Bale agrees to MLS move following Real Madrid exit

Bale, 32, had been linked with a move to hometown club Cardiff.

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Jun 25th 2022, 5:07 PM

# hometown

Wales skipper Bale in talks with Cardiff over potential move

His representatives confirmed that they are in negotiations with Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 6:07 PM

# Disappointment

Gareth Bale absent as Poland come from behind to beat Wales in Nations League opener

The team had an unfamiliar look just four days before their World Cup play-off final.

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Jun 1st 2022, 7:45 PM

# out the gap

Gareth Bale thanks Real Madrid for ‘dream’ nine years in Spain

The Wales captain became the first British player to win the Champions League five times.

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Jun 1st 2022, 11:13 AM

# talisman

Bale shakes off back injury ahead of Wales' historic World Cup showdown

The Real Madrid star as made just two cameo substitute appearances for his club since scoring both goals in Wales’ 2-1 victory over Austria on 24 March.

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May 19th 2022, 11:50 AM

# Unpopular

Fans jeering Gareth Bale are ‘whistling at the history’ of Real Madrid

Brazil midfielder Casemiro called on supporters to stop hounding the Wales forward.

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Apr 11th 2022, 5:58 PM

# warning

Gareth Bale responds after being branded a 'parasite' by Marca

The Wales captain has launched a furious tirade at the Spanish media.

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Mar 25th 2022, 11:11 PM

# talisman

Bale stands and delivers for Wales with World Cup place now in their sights

Real Madrid star hits stunning double either side of half-time to down Austria in play-off semi-final.

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Mar 24th 2022, 10:03 PM

# Look Who Is Back

Gareth Bale returns as Real Madrid held by Villarreal

The La Liga leaders’ slip-up is a boost to title rivals Sevilla who won 2-0 last night.

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Feb 12th 2022, 6:59 PM

# on the fringes

Real Madrid boss throws out-of-favour Hazard and Bale a lifeline

Carlo Ancelotti says the pair could feature in the second part of the season, having played very little so far this term.

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Jan 19th 2022, 3:32 PM

All time

# Centurion

Wales coast to victory over Belarus as Gareth Bale wins 100th international cap

The Dragons moved above the Czech Republic into second place in their qualifying group.

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Nov 13th 2021, 10:09 PM

# main man

Gareth Bale’s hat-trick snatches Wales victory

The Real Madrid forward had not scored for his country since October 2019.

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Sep 5th 2021, 4:39 PM

# Rejuvenated

Gareth Bale praised after reviving Real Madrid career

The 32-year-old Wales captain spent last season on loan at Tottenham.

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Aug 24th 2021, 1:14 PM

# Comeback

Gareth Bale returns as Ancelotti's Real Madrid prevail

A brace from French veteran striker Karim Benzema was key to the victory over Alaves.

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Aug 14th 2021, 11:40 PM

# Cymru

Robert Page confident Wales can continue defying the odds against Denmark

The Dragons have clocked up the air miles with trips to Baku, Rome and now Amsterdam.

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Jun 26th 2021, 9:08 AM

# Welsh Wizard

Gareth Bale believes Wales are in a ‘fantastic position’ after win over Turkey

The Real Madrid forward had an eventful game, making two goals and missing a second-half penalty.

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Jun 16th 2021, 9:46 PM

# Euro 2020

Gareth Bale: 'Our mentality is to try and get out of the group – and we’ll take it from there'

The Dragons, who reached the semi-finals last time out, play their first game against Switzerland in Baku on Saturday.

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Jun 11th 2021, 1:42 PM

# looking ahead

Gareth Bale 'knows' where future lies but decision will 'cause chaos'

The Wales attacker is due to return to Madrid next term.

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May 23rd 2021, 8:38 PM

# Contract

Mason: Talks over Bale's future at Spurs will wait despite hat-trick heroics

The Welsh star scored three of Tottenham’s four goals against Sheffield United on Sunday.

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May 2nd 2021, 11:00 PM

# Take a Bow

Brilliant Bale hat-trick helps keep Tottenham's Champions League hopes alive

Son Heung-min was also on target as Spurs easily overcame Sheffield United.

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May 2nd 2021, 9:08 PM

# Confidence

Bale talks up Welsh 'heart and desire' after 5th straight home competitive victory

Daniel James headed home the winner against the Czech Republic nine minutes from time.

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Mar 31st 2021, 8:34 AM

# Tick tock

'No hiding we are getting older' - Bale admits Wales career could be coming to an end

Their current World Cup qualifying campaign could possibly be his last.

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Mar 29th 2021, 7:26 PM

# Loanee

Bale planning Real Madrid return at the end of the season

The Welsh forward has been on loan at Tottenham but says he intends to head back to the Spanish capital after the Euros.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 1:30 PM

# Rejuvenated

'This Gareth didn’t start the season' - Mourinho

Spurs made it three wins and nine goals in a week with a 4-1 London derby success.

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Mar 7th 2021, 10:56 PM

# In form

Bale and Kane star as resurgent Tottenham boost top-four bid

Jose Mourinho’s side are now just two points off fourth-place Chelsea after beating Crystal Palace.

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Mar 7th 2021, 9:08 PM

# Real questions

‘Ask Madrid’ – Jose Mourinho on why Bale took so long to find form at Spurs

The 31-year-old spent much of the first half of the season in the treatment room or on the bench following his return to Tottenham on loan.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 7:13 PM

# Flying High

'Sometimes you like to say things that are not true' - Mourinho bites back as he praises Bale's display

The Spurs boss says the 31-year-old is back to his best.

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Feb 28th 2021, 10:53 PM

# Spurs

Bale at the double as Tottenham thrash Burnley

Harry Kane and Lucas Moura were also on target for Jose Mourinho’s side.

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Feb 28th 2021, 4:19 PM