Gareth Bale: Real Madrid Reality, Turning Down United & Life With Ronaldo | Stick to Football 119

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Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by former Spurs, Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale for a fascinating look back at his incredible career.

We dive into the reality of playing for Real Madrid, the pressure that comes with the badge and what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. under Zinedine Zidane. And yes, the golf debate makes an appearance too.

Bale also reflects on his rise to superstardom at Tottenham, revealing that a move to Manchester United was on the table not once, but twice.

From Champions League glory to leading Wales on the international stage, he opens up on the highs, the scrutiny and life after football, including his spell in MLS and what keeps him busy now.

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00:00 Intro

09:37 Real Madrid Spotlight

26:02 Ronaldo’s Relentless Drive

38:33 Spurs Breakthrough and Career Choices

50:27 Spurs’ Current Troubles

54:51 United Links

57:31 Wales

01:13:31 Retirement and Life After

01:25:20 Quickfire Questions

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