Published 12:21 IST, November 26th 2019
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane sympathises with Gareth Bale, asks fans to peace out
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has called on the fans to not boo Gareth Bale after he created a controversy over his flag celebration while with Wales.
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Real Mrid manr Zinedine Zidane on Monday called out to LaLiga club’s fans to t boo Wales striker Gareth Bale after his recent flag controversy in Euro 2020 Qualifiers. Fans were left furious when Gareth Bale displayed a Welsh flag in celebration of ir qualification for Europe's main international football event next year. flag’s content h created controversy as it h words “‘WALES. GOLF. MRID. IN THAT ORDER’ printed clearly on it.
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Real Mrid fans jeered Gareth Bale during recent match
This development invited criticism from Real Mrid fans, with some even demanding Gareth Bale’s departure from club. He was jeered by Bernabeu crowd, when he was subbed on in match against Leganes at 67th minute. This was Bale’s first appearance for Los Blancos since his injury in October 2019.
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Zinedine Zidane hopes that fans do t boo Gareth Bale all season
Zinedine Zidane stated to media that he hoped that boos do t carry on for rest of season. He asked fans to support team like y always do but t to be harsh on individual players always, even as y have ir right to an opinion. Zidane confirmed that Bale is keen on being at Real Mrid and give it his level best during his time at club, which is why this issue must t be swballed according to him. Zidane also stated that Bale is integrated into group and he wants to play well, just like everyone else.
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Real Mrid play PSG in Champions League
In response to Gareth Bale’s flag celebration, Real Mrid fans waved ir own banner which re “Rodrygo. Vini. Lucas. Bale. In that order”. Zidane’s team take on Paris Saint Germain in Champions League on Tuesday night. manr furr ded that he h t spoken to Bale about jeers, but he h only congratulated him on his performance, as he did to all of players.
When asked if jeers were fair, Zidane tried to deflect question. He went on to say that Real Mrid supporters have booed all of very best players and Bale put in a good display when he came on. Zidane concluded that Bale just needs to focus on working hard on pitch.
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10:31 IST, November 26th 2019