'Golfer' Bale bites back at critics & embraces Real Madrid nickname

The Wales international forward was heavily linked with a move away from the Blancos, but he remains in Spain and has played his way back into favour

Gareth Bale has hit back at his critics, saying they “don’t know what they are on about”, and claims to have embraced his “golfer” nickname at Real Madrid.

The Wales international endured a difficult summer, with an entire transfer window dominated by speculation surrounding his future.

Another deadline passed with no move made, despite links to teams in China and across Europe, and the 30-year-old has played his way back into favour under Zinedine Zidane.

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