Cristiano Ronaldo was the best player in the world last season, according to former Manchester City star Micah Richards - but Gareth Bale remains the finest the right-back ever faced.
The former England international, who brought down the curtain on a career that saw him lift the Premier League and FA Cup with the Citizens with his retirement in July.
The 31-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at the Etihad Stadium and turned professional for them in 2005, was in Dubai on a goodwill tour with the latest top-flight crown won by Pep Guardiola's side, following the conclusion of his on-field career with Aston Villa.