After retirement, players act differently. Some turn into coaches, some get away from football as soon as possible, and some start to play other sports. Gareth Bale is in the last category. Former Tottenham and Real Madrid, who won major trophies in Spain, including five Champions League trophies, turned his attention to golf even before he officially retired from football last season, at the age of 33. He now plays in golf tournaments, and at one such place, he gave a rare insight into one of his Real teammates – Cristiano Ronaldo. Gareth Bale on Cristiano Ronaldo: “He had his moments where if we win five nil and he didn’t score, he comes and throws his boots like he’s angry” Not sure he knew he was being recorded until the end lolpic.twitter.com/jQwVAYYw72— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) June 29, 2023 From 2013 to 2018, Bale was part of a three-man front, along with Ronaldo and Karim Benzema and terrorized defences around Europe. Speaking on Martin Borgmeier’s YouTube channel at the BMW International Open Pro-Am golf tournament, Bale was asked to share his experience with the Portuguese. “He was actually okay. He had his moments. For example, if we win 5-0 and he didn’t score, he comes in and throws his boots like he’s angry. It’s like your team winning in the Ryder Cup but you didn’t get a point so you are angry. But he was a nice guy, nothing wrong, we didn’t really have any problems. A lot of people could be scared of how he is but if you’re not then it’s fine“ said the Welshman. Martino: Messi and Busquets are coming to the Magic City to work, not on holidayBale already raised a few eyebrows recently when he named Lionel Messi and not his teammate Ronaldo as the best player to win the Champions League. Maybe it has something to do with Ronaldo’s attitude. Asked by journalists if the Portuguese thanked his teammates for their support in aiding his route to the individual Ballon d’Or trophies, Bale replied: „I dunno… I think he did but…“ and then spotted that the camera was on and smiled „Yes, he did“.Bale was given a special send-off ahead of the Wales tieBale’s last season was with Los Angeles FC in MLS league, the same league in which Lionel Messi will soon start his last chapter. And the former Spurs player knows that the Argentinian won’t have one thing in America – pressure. “It is a lot more chilled in MLS. If you lose at Real Madrid, it is like the world has ended. You are crucified. You feel down. You go home and you’re not happy. They accept losing a bit more in America. There is no consequence. You can’t get relegated over there. When you lose a game you go on to the next one. They accept losing a lot better over there. They know how to lose, but they celebrate every win like you have won the championship. He will definitely enjoy it“ said Bale. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7347494##
