Gareth Bale

Serial benchwarmer Gareth Bale has pocketed millions since making a mega-money move to Real Madrid in 2013 as he aims to break Liverpool hearts once again ...

"I don't want to be selfish. The Premier League golden boot winner, 29, is set to embark on his third Champions League final on Saturday - aiming to avenge the 3-1 defeat inflicted by Bale and co. A helpless Salah managed just half an hour in Kyiv, leaving the pitch after suffering a shoulder injury, following a coming together with Los Blancos captain Sergio Ramos.

REAL MADRID star Gareth Bale was left on the bench as his side beat Liverpool to win the Champions League final.

We beat some the best clubs of the world. "I am a record man. A fantastic club, a really good squad with a lot of quality and mental character. "I am really proud of the team. We stuck to it and when I needed to be there I was there for the team. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale looked awkward as his team-mates celebrated winning the Champions League on Saturday night.

GARETH BALE has become the first Brit to win the Champions League for the fifth time despite playing just seven minutes in the competition.The winger,

despite playing just seven minutes in the competition this season. Bale was already FaceTiming his Welsh team-mates ahead of the Champions League final and has the chance to be the hero for his country once again by firing them to their first World Cup since 1958. Bale has concluded his Real career in the best fashion - with his 16th piece of silverware at the club despite only playing against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

The Liverpool boss was speaking about the Welshman's impending exit from Real Madrid and reflecting upon his influence in the Champions League decider from ...

Reds boss Klopp was quizzed about Bale ahead of the final and told BT Sport: “People in Madrid do not love him! Bale has recently hit out at Spanish media outlet Marca as being “disgusting” for comparing him to a parasite over claims he is sucking money out of the Spanish giants. Ironically, his greatest moment for the club arguably came four years ago – when he netted twice as the Spanish giants defeated the Reds 3-1 in the Champions League final.

Bale won the Champions League for the fifth time in his career on Saturday night.

"It's a shame that he never got a chance to come on to the pitch tonight. "It's a shame that he doesn't get the appreciation he deserves in terms of the contribution over that period and what he's going to go away with in terms of his CV," said the Aston Villa boss. With the 2021/22 club season now over, Bale's Real Madrid's career has officially come to an end, with the 32-year-old now putting his full focus on Wales' five matches in June.

Gareth Bale's contract with the Spanish giants is now up and his nine-year stay in Madrid has been trophy-laden.

"It's a shame that he never got a chance to come on to the pitch tonight. "It's a shame that he doesn't get the appreciation he deserves in terms of the contribution over that period and what he's going to go away with in terms of his CV," added the Aston Villa boss. There were smiles and embraces with players, including Brazilian Casamerio, who has previously spoken out in support of the Welshman when he was booed and whistled by supporters at the Bernabeu earlier on this year.

Gareth Bale did not get off the bench at the Stade de France, but he still lined up to collect yet another winners' medal following Real Madrid's victory ...

In the end I think we deserved to win this competition. It also saw Bale pick up a fifth winners’ medal, following Real’s triumphs in 2014 under Ancelotti and in 2016, 2017 and 2018 under Zidane. “It was a difficult game and we suffered a lot, more so in the first half.

A fifth Champions League final pocketed, Gareth Bale teams up with Wales in the next 24 hours for an even more important date with destiny as he seeks to ...

Would that suit someone who knows he needs to rest his body with the World Cup approaching? It seems unlikely on the surface, but even Wales boss Rob Page admits the Bluebirds 'tick a lot of boxes' for Bale. His agent Jonathan Barnett has already stated Bale's next move would be for personal reasons, where he wants to play, rather than financial. Remember, Bale burst through with Southampton and Wales at the age of 16 and he's been kicked from pillar to post during the intervening 16 years. Bale has plenty of football left in him. This is the one scenario no-one in Wales wants to see happen.

Gareth Bale becomes the first British player to win the Champions League on five occasions, with Real Madrid beating Liverpool in Saturday's final.

The Wales international had been a doubt for the final due to a back problem, but he was ultimately named in the squad against Liverpool. The attacker is leaving Bernabeu on a free transfer at the end of next month, but he has enjoyed a highly successful career at the club, making 258 appearances in all competitions, scoring 106 goals and providing 67 assists in the process. The Welshman had been level with former Liverpool defender Phil Neal in terms of European trophies, with the Englishman lifting four European Cups during his time at Anfield.

The Wales captain, 32, bowed out by earning his fifth Champions League winners' medal in Paris following Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday night.

The former Cardiff defender has penned a two-year extension. Cruelly, though, his Premier League captain was cut short after just 14 games when he sustained a nasty knee injury. The Black Satellites, as they are known, will compete in Group B against Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela. However, in recent days promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest have shot out of nowhere and into the odds list, now priced at 20/1 just below Atletico Madrid. He is certainly a player Cardiff think highly of. This time last year, he was playing for non-league Mangotsfield United, by January he had made his senior Cardiff debut against Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup.

Gareth Bale has officially played his final game for Real Madrid, with the world's eyes now zeroed in on where his next destination will be. The Wales captain, ...

The former Cardiff defender has penned a two-year extension. Cruelly, though, his Premier League captain was cut short after just 14 games when he sustained a nasty knee injury. The Black Satellites, as they are known, will compete in Group B against Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela. However, in recent days promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest have shot out of nowhere and into the odds list, now priced at 20/1 just below Atletico Madrid. He is certainly a player Cardiff think highly of. This time last year, he was playing for non-league Mangotsfield United, by January he had made his senior Cardiff debut against Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup.

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Gareth Bale was an unused substitute in Paris on Saturday night as he won his fifth Champions League with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club ...

With the club's line-up for the match announced, the players' names were read out by an announcer as their names and pictures appeared on the big screens. He has now won five Champions Leagues with Los Blancos in nine years with the club, to go with his three league titles, four Club World Cups and one Spanish Cup. Real Madrid opened up the Santiago Bernabeu for supporters not travelling to the French capital to watch the match on big screens at their home stadium.

GARETH BALE has been hailed as untouchable after winning the Champions League for a fifth time.The Real Madrid superstar was an unused substitute as C.

"Five Champions Leagues. He's not leaving on fantastic terms with the fans, but he's played a part in the history of this football club. Ferdinand, who won the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008, said: "Gareth Bale, I think he's got to get a mention as well. And, after the final, he posted a celebratory picture of himself with the Champions League trophy and a five hand gesture to highlight how many times he has won the competition.

The season is over and Real Madrid have won three titles. Likewise, many players will leave the club, and Gareth Bale will be one of them.

Bale has had a great career and the titles he has won are a clear example of that. Bale played 258 games for El Merengue and scored 106 goals, but the path of the forward and the Spanish team will separate. The season is over.

Gareth Bale received the send off he deserves from Real Madrid fans during the club's Champions League trophy parade on Sunday.

He raised his hand in appreciation before signing autographs. Real Madrid fans’ reaction to Gareth Bale during trophy parade Gareth Bale received the send off he deserves from Real Madrid fans during the club’s trophy parade on Sunday.

After a parade through Madrid to show off their Champions League trophy they had won after beating Liverpool 1-0 on Saturday evening, the Real players were ...

Thankfully as time passes that’s what any Real Madrid fan will remember. When he then goes to sign autographs and have his picture taken with fans he is given a standing ovation. In another video shot by a Real Madrid fan, it shows Bale and his family having their picture taken with the Champions League trophy.

Bale, who had spent 24 hours playing a rare central role in the Madrid celebrations after winning the Champions League on Saturday night, appeared to earn the ...

"In addition to those 16 trophies, Bale leaves with a record of 258 appearances and 106 goals scored. From warm embraces with club president Florentino Perez, heartfelt conversations with Casemiro and jokes with star striker Karim Benzema at the victory parade, many onlookers have been delighted to see Bale enjoying himself. Instead, a standing ovation unfolded for a player who won a remarkable five Champions Leagues and 16 trophies in all during nearly a decade at the famous club.

Bale was an unused substitute in Real's 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris. The Spanish giants, who claimed their 14th European title, held a parade to celebrate ...

In time and in years to come, he'll look back and think 'I've won this five times'. No-one can say anything towards him." Ferdinand said: "Gareth Bale, I think he's got to get a mention as well. "It's a shame that he never got a chance to come on to the pitch tonight. Gerrard added: "It's a shame that he doesn't get the appreciation he deserves in terms of the contribution over that period and what he's going to go away with in terms of his CV. He's endured a difficult stint in Madrid and has been subject to fan abuse during his time at the club. The Welshman was introduced to the crowd to thunderous applause and was clapped during the lap of honour on the pitch.

Wales captain Bale's nine-year stay in the Spanish capital is now over and he leaves the club a very rich man.

Various sponsorship agreements, including a lucrative six-year deal with adidas worth £20million, was signed in 2014, and according to reports that contract is still in place. He agreed an extension in October 2016 until the summer of 2022 - the contract which is set to elapse next month. He won’t make a decision on his playing future until Wales’ World Cup play-off final match with Scotland or Ukraine is out of the way this coming Sunday in Cardiff.

Los Blancos returned to their home stadium to celebrate their recent Champions League success over Liverpool - as they won the competition for a 14th time.

Bale's team-mate Casemiro jumped to the Welshman's defence by saying: 'We're all on the same side, we have to support him. After years of a fractured relationship, Gareth Bale has finally received a warm reception from Real Madrid fans - as they cheered his name during their title parade at the Bernabeu. - Gareth Bale finally received a warm reception from Real Madrid fans this week