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Bale: Playing with Ronaldo makes life easier

Bale: Playing with Ronaldo makes life easier

GARETH Bale believes playing with Cristiano Ronaldo has helped him settle at Real Madrid, hailing the Portuguese as the best in the world. 16 Nov 2013
New 442 mag out today!

New 442 mag out today!

ANGE Postecoglou is on the new FourFourTwo Australia magazine cover, out today as he reveals the masterplan for rebuilding the Socceroos and more about the psychology he uses to get the best out of players. 13 Nov 2013
Injury 'blown out of proportion', says Bale

Injury 'blown out of proportion', says Bale

REAL Madrid winger Gareth Bale insists that reports over the extent of his injury were "blown out of proportion". 20 Oct 2013
Toshack: Bale can rival Ronaldo, Messi

Toshack: Bale can rival Ronaldo, Messi

FORMER Wales manager John Toshack said he believes Gareth Bale can rival Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for greatness. 10 Oct 2013
Redknapp: I toughened Bale up

Redknapp: I toughened Bale up

Harry Redknapp has claimed the credit for turning Gareth Bale into a global superstar when they were together at Tottenham. 8 Oct 2013
Perez: Manchester United wanted Bale

Perez: Manchester United wanted Bale

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed Manchester United were ready to rival them for Gareth Bale's signature. 25 Sep 2013
Bale eager to make Real debut

Bale eager to make Real debut

Gareth Bale is hopeful of making his Real Madrid debut against Villarreal on Saturday, despite admitting that he is still short of fitness. 13 Sep 2013
Bale could find Madrid tough, warns Pique

Bale could find Madrid tough, warns Pique

GARETH Bale may find it tough to adapt to the demands of being a Real Madrid player in his first weeks in the Spanish capital. 12 Sep 2013
Bale under a lot pressure, says Ibrahimovic

Bale under a lot pressure, says Ibrahimovic

ZLATAN Ibrahimovic feels it will be hard for Gareth Bale to handle the pressure at Real Madrid following his world-record move from Tottenham. 12 Sep 2013
Bale "nowhere near" fit

Bale "nowhere near" fit

GARETH Bale is "nowhere near" his peak level of fitness, according to Wales manager Chris Coleman. 12 Sep 2013
Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Gareth Bale made his first competitive start of the season as Wales slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Serbia on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
Bale relief after 'stressful' Real Madrid move

Bale relief after 'stressful' Real Madrid move

Gareth Bale has described his protracted move from Tottenham to Real Madrid as a "very stressful" process. 5 Sep 2013
Bale must work hard, say Clement and Ronaldo

Bale must work hard, say Clement and Ronaldo

GARETH Bale will have to work to be a success at Real Madrid, the club's assistant coach Paul Clement and former star Ronaldo say. 4 Sep 2013
Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

WALES boss Chris Coleman insists Gareth Bale is not fit enough to play 90 minutes in Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier at Macedonia. 4 Sep 2013
Bale eyeing legendary status at Real Madrid

Bale eyeing legendary status at Real Madrid

REAL Madrid new-boy Gareth Bale has set his sights on emulating the club's legendary figures following his move from Tottenham. 4 Sep 2013
Real stars saddened over Ozil departure

Real stars saddened over Ozil departure

REAL Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says his club should not have let team-mate Mesut Ozil leave for English Premier League side Arsenal. 4 Sep 2013