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'The curse continues!': Spanish media take shot at Gareth Bale and his 'failure' as Tottenham blow 3-0 lead to West Ham after introduction of on-loan Real Madrid winger

Spanish media wasted no time taking aim at Gareth Bale and the 'curse' that follows the Welshman following his role in Tottenham's three-goal collapse against West Ham.

Bale made his first appearance since re-joining Tottenham in a loan deal from Real Madrid this summer, coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes on Sunday with Jose Mourinho's side 3-0 up.

He missed a brilliant opportunity to seal the win and was left to reflect on an agonising finish with Manuel Lanzini netting a stoppage time to stunner for 3-3.