sb.scorecardresearch
Advertisement

Published 11:33 IST, November 20th 2019

Gareth Bale fires jibe at Real Madrid, celebrates with flag which trolls Madrid: Watch

Gareth Bale has risked fueling criticism from the Real Madrid faithful after the Wales winger was pictured celebrating with a "Wales. Golf. Real Madrid" banner.

Reported by: Colin DCunha
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Gareth Bale
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Two goals from Aaron Ramsey sealed a qualification spot for Wales in Euro 2020. Ryan Giggs' men have qualified for the Euros in second place, three points behind group leaders Croatia. However, Aaron Ramsey's return from injury and Wales' qualification  weren't the only headlines from Wales' win over Hungary. 

Also Read | LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane Brushes Off Gareth Bale Transfer Rumours

Gareth Bale grabs headlines

Gareth Bale stole the show after the win over Hungary as he was pictured holding up a fan's "Wales. Golf. Madrid." banner. What's more, the words, "In that order" featured on the bottom of the banner, which Gareth Bale held up in jubilant celebration after Wales' win. While things may be looking up for Wales, who will now feature in next year's European Championship, that may not be the case for Bale when he returns to Spain for club duty. 

Also Read | Gareth Bale: Stuck Between Rock And A Hard Place In Real Madrid

Gareth Bale has been missing from the Real Madrid squad of late, owing to an injury. However, the former Tottenham man deemed himself fit enough to report for international duty with Wales. While his return to fitness could be a boost to Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid,  the "Wales. Golf. Madrid." banner could throw a spanner in the works for Gareth Bale. Zinedine Zidane had earlier been vocal in his criticism of Bale, at one point stating that a departure for Bale would be in the best interest of both parties involved. 

Also Read | Aaron Ramsey Double Leads Wales To Euro 2020

Zinedine Zidane's wish almost came to fruition when Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning came calling for the Welsh winger. However, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez vetoed the move, owing to the fact that the Chinese Super League side refused to pay a substantial transfer fee for Gareth Bale. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has since claimed that Gareth Bale will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for the rest of the season. The reality of it, however, is slightly murkier, with Manchester United and a number of Chinese Super League sides mulling over a move for Bale.

Also Read | Gareth Bale Not Distracted By Speculation Over Future At Real Madrid

10:28 IST, November 20th 2019