Gareth Bale

Welsh footballer (born 1989)

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Gareth Frank Bale is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a right winger, most notably for Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and the Wales national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and one of the greatest British players of all time.

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'Unplayable' – the night Bale tore Iceland apart BBC Sport Wales revisits Gareth Bale's wonder goal against Iceland as they return to Cardiff 10 years on to face Wales on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
'Passionate' Bellamy a perfect fit for Wales - Bale Gareth Bale believes Wales have a bright future ahead under new head coach Craig Bellamy. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2024
Wrexham's Bale offer 'still on table' - McElhenney Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney says his offer for ex-Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale to come out of retirement and join Wrexham remains on the table. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2024

Real Madrid 'know what to expect' in Champions League - Bale Five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale tells BBC Sport's Olly Foster that he is backing his former club Real Madrid to beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on.. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2024
Curry says Bale golf link-up a 'dream come true' Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry says the link-up between himself and Wales football great Gareth Bale to promote his Underrated golf tour is a "dream come true". BBC Sport - Published on May 29, 2024
'Don't wait for something bad to happen': Bale warns greed could harm players Gareth Bale has revealed to Sky News concerns football could become "too greedy", with players' mental and physical well-being endangered by growing fixture demands. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2024

Collective Wales effort to fill Bale void - Wilson Harry Wilson says Wales will need a collective effort to fill the void left by Gareth Bale as they aim to qualify for Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
Wilson now one of Wales 'main men' - Page Harry Wilson is now one of Wales "main men" as the golden era driven by Gareth Bale fades into history, says Robert Page. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2023
Bale hopes to see Wales host Euro 2028 opener Gareth Bale hopes to see Wales stage the opening game of Euro 2028 after the UK and Ireland were named hosts of the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2023
From Van Persie to Bale - watch greatest Premier League volleys BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the most iconic volleys in Premier League history, featuring Alan Shearer, Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2023

Bale tees off in Ryder Cup celeb all-star match Former Wales and Real Madrid player Gareth Bale tees off in a Ryder Cup celebrity all-star event, featuring tennis star Novak Djokovic, former AC Milan footballer Andriy Shevchenko and Ferrari's.. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2023
Wales great Bale becomes golf game character Wales football great Gareth Bale has become a playable character in a golf video game. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Wales' Johnson aims to fill Bale and Kane voids He faces a daunting task following Harry Kane at Tottenham and Gareth Bale with Wales - but Brennan Johnson seems to have a bright future. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023	Redknapp would 'never have sold' Bale Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says he never tried to sell Wales great Gareth Bale while he was in charge. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2023
Bale Wales role would not be as a coach - Page Gareth Bale may be involved with Wales in the future, but boss Robert Page says it will not be as a coach. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Gareth Bale celebrates his first hole-in-one on Californian golf course Former Wales football captain Gareth Bale celebrated his first hole-in-one on Wednesday. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2023
Wrexham owners try to convince Gareth Bale out of retirement Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have tried to coax Gareth Bale out of retirement. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2023	Gareth Bale: The caretaker's son who became his country's greatest footballer Former Wales football captain Gareth Bale hung up his jersey in January, but on Tuesday night he will return to the Cardiff City Stadium for a special celebration of his time leading his country. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2023
Wales show there is life after Bale Boss Robert Page says Wales' last-ditch 1-1 draw in Croatia proves there can be a bright future without the retired Gareth Bale. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2023	Wales' new era begins in Croatia Some of the players have called it a "new era," while boss Robert Page has talked of "resetting and reframing" as Wales begin life without Gareth Bale. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023
Johnson 'will be fine' with pressure - Page Wales manager Rob Page says Brennan Johnson will be able handle the pressure of being compared to Gareth Bale. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2023	Aaron Ramsey named as new Wales captain after Gareth Bale's retirement Aaron Ramsey has been named as Wales's new captain following Gareth Bale's retirement. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2023
Wales boss Page expects Ramsey to play on Wales boss Robert Page expects Aaron Ramsey to continue his international career despite the retirements of teammates Gareth Bale and Joe Allen. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023	Wales can do 'something special' even without Bale Jonny Williams says Wales can do something special again in European Championship qualifying despite the loss of Gareth Bale. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023
High winds curtail Bale's Pebble Beach Pro-Am debut Gareth Bale will miss out on the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am after play is delayed because of strong winds. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2023	Bale delivers strong first round on PGA Tour debut Gareth Bale and professional partner Joseph Bramlett hit a seven-under-par 65 in the opening round of the PGA Tour's Pebble-Beach Pro Am. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023
Bale impresses Rahm with golf skills Gareth Bale impresses Jon Rahm with his level of golf skills over nine holes together at the pro-am tournament at Torrey Pines. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2023	Rahm stunned by ex-footballer Bale's golf game World number three Jon Rahm says "it is just not fair" former Wales forward Gareth Bale is "as good at football as he is golf". BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2023
Newly-retired Bale to play in PGA Tour event Two weeks after retiring from professional football, former Wales captain Gareth Bale announces he will play in golf's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023	Bale's glittering Wales career in numbers The stats tell the story of how influential now-retired Wales star Gareth Bale was to his country's cause. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2023
'He will become a fantastic golf player' - Guardiola on Bale Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Gareth Bale will "become a fantastic golf player" after the Wales captain announced his retirement from football aged 33. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023	Page does not expect exodus after Bale retirement Manager Robert Page does not expect a host of Wales' big names to end their international careers following Gareth Bale's retirement. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023
Wales want Bale to stay on with national team Wales manager Robert Page says he hopes Gareth Bale 'still has a part to play,' for the national side after retirement. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023	Transfer news, FA Cup reaction & EFL Cup latest Reaction to Arsenal's FA Cup win at Oxford and Gareth Bale's retirement, plus the latest January transfer news. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023
Bale departs and it's the day Wales dreaded Gareth Bale's retirement is a seismic shock for Wales, even if it was as long-inevitable as it was dreaded. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023	Wales players will be 'devastated' by Bale retirement Joe Ledley says Wales' players will be "devastated" by Gareth Bale's international retirement. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023
Quiz: How well do you know Gareth Bale? Goalscorer supreme and arguably the greatest Wales player of all time - how well do you know Gareth Bale? BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023	Saint, Galactico, Welsh hero: Bale's evolution BBC Sport examines the key stages of the Wales captain Gareth Bale's evolution during his stellar career. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023
Archive: Gareth Bale becomes Wales' leading scorer Watch again as now-retired Gareth Bale became Wales men's all-time top scorer at the China Cup in 2018. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023	Bale retires - watch his best Premier League moments BBC Sport looks back at Gareth Bale's best Premier League moments as he retires from football aged 33. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023
Bale retires from football - reaction & your memories Follow reaction and share your memories as Wales captain Gareth Bale announces his retirement from football, aged 33. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023	Wales captain Bale retires from football Wales captain Gareth Bale announces his retirement from football. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023Also reported by •Sky News
Wilson hopes Wales 'leaders' continue playing Harry Wilson hopes senior players Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey continue their Wales careers for the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022	Bale vows to 'keep going' for Wales Gareth Bale reflects on Wales' World Cup after his side failed to make it through to the last 16 of the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022