Gareth Bale

Real Madrid are reportedly bracing themselves for an eye-watering, world-record bid for Vinicius Junior. The current world-record is the £200 million PSG paid Barcelona for Neymar in 2017.

Gareth Bale (inset) admitted concern over Real Madrid's recent struggles after the club's Champions League journey was left in doubt following Wednesday's defeat against Liverpool.

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Reds toppled the mighty Real Madrid last night after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo made it five wins from five in Europe,

Ferdinand was joining a broadcast team of Gareth Bale , Steve McManaman and Laura Woods who were previewing Liverpool's clash with Real Madrid on TNT Sports.

An avid golfer, the ex-Spurs star could not resist joking about his other passion outside football, explaining that he actually has time to enjoy the sport these days.

The Egyptian's contract is set to expire at the end of this season and he recently claimed in a shock interview that there are no new offers to stay from Liverpool chiefs.

This is a player who has fetched more than £30m in transfer fees, £13m of which came when he moved from Nottingham Forest to RB Leipzig as a teenager, then a record fee for a Scottish player.

JAMES SHARPE: The 22-year-old has started just five Premier League games since his £25m move with reports that Napoli and Juventus are readying themselves for a loan move.

The striker was a popular character on and off the pitch but decided to copy Bale's pre-match eating habits, to limited effect. He added that his personal snack of choice was chicken, pasta and potato.

Some Tottenham fans are convinced they have another Gareth Bale on their hands after Mikey Moore's phenomenal performance in the Europa League .

Aaron Ramsey, who plays in the Championship with boyhood club Cardiff City, has enjoyed a glittering career at several top clubs across Europe including Arsenal and Juventus.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Ever since Gareth Bale quit football Wales have been looking for a hero and in Harry Wilson, they might just have found their man.

Gareth Bale was involved in a hilarious golf gaffe as the Real Madrid and Tottenham legend had his ball stolen by an intruding dog while competing in a celebrity competition in Scotland.

Michael Douglas punched the air with joy as he celebrated a putt during day one of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Carnoustie in Scotland on Thursday. 

Evra spent eight years with United from 2006 to 2014 after joining from Monaco and was a key part of the side that enjoyed so much success under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Bale, who joined joined Real Madrid in 2013, shockingly retired from football last year, ending his illustrious career shortly after playing for Wales at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Benitez is one of the Reds' most successful managers of the modern era, masterminding their fairy tale Champions League win over AC Milan in 2005 and an FA Cup triumph in 2006.

A slew of notable figures travelled to Berlin's Olympiastadion to watch Spain 's triumph against England in the Euros 2024 final yesterday.

McElhenney failed in his attempt to lure Bale out of retirement last year but has not given up as he, once again urged the former winger to come out of retirement for 'one last magical season'.

Bale won five European Cups during an eventful nine-year stay in the Spanish capital, with his most telling contribution coming against the Reds in Kyiv .

Bale's bicycle kick three minutes after replacing Isco was a thing of beauty; pure reactionary brilliance from a man who knows a thing or two about stunning goals.

The Welsh legend hung up his boots at the start of last year following a storied career at the top of the game that saw him win five Champions League titles while at Real Madrid.

Since his move to Manchester, the 34-year-old has played alongside some of the game's most impressive contemporary figures, for both his club and in the England set-up.

The striker made a £100million switch to Bayern Munich last summer partly in the hope that he could finally win a major domestic title - but despite his brilliance, it has not yet come.

Bale brought his brilliant 17-year footballing career to an end in January of last year, leaving the game with a strong claim to being the greatest British player of all time.

PETE JENSON: This century Real Madrid have broken the bank for a Brit once every ten years - Beckham in 2003, Bale in 2013, and Bellingham in 2023.

Christian Benteke has tipped his former Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne for a move to one of MLS' LA clubs, with the Man City star out of contract next year.

It's not every day you hear about a bride 'kidnapping her wedding guests', but when it comes to footballers and their WAGs getting married, you can't rule anything out. Just ask David de Gea.

Conor Bradley was the last player to disappear into the Hampden Park tunnel. He lingered to salute Northern Ireland's fans, posed for photographers and his name echoed around the old stadium.

IAN HERBERT AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: The minds were willing and the defence absolutely resilient but the small moment of genius which the team have always relied on was not there.

OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as my list - can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration.

Walker has played with the likes of Harry Kane , Luka Modric , Gareth Bale , Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland to name a few.

IAN HERBERT: The waiting and longing for Gareth Bale to produce something. The excruciating sense that Bale was at every press conference under duress.

The Portuguese superstar spent nine seasons with Los Blancos between 2009 and 2018, joining from Manchester United and leaving for Juventus.

Barnett, 74, was once named the world's most powerful sport agent by Forbes and represented stars such as Gareth Bale and Jack Grealish.

Son looked very dapper in his outfit, as did Saka, who smiled for the cameras while wearing a coat akin to one that the late great commentator John Motson used to wear.

Chris Sutton has picked his top five British footballers to play abroad on Mail Sport's podcast It's All Kicking Off. David Beckham was one of those to miss out.

'Hi everyone, I just arrived, just landed to LA,' Lloris says in the clip. 'I'm looking forward to meet my new teammates, to discover my new environment and to meet the LAFC fans.'

During that time, Bale transformed from a promising youngster struggling to get gametime to one of the best players in the Premier League, earning himself an £85.3m transfer to Real Madrid.

The 20-year-old rules the roost at the Bernabeu and is the top scorer in Spain's top division with 13 goals since his £113million summer switch from Borussia Dortmund .

The 32-year-old is the first Premier League player to score a Boxing Day hattrick since Harry Kane 's effort for Tottenham in 2017, and the feat sees him join an elite club which includes Thierry Henry.

It's the end of the Champions League as we know it. Farewell to the four-team groups we have come to know and hello to the Swiss Model from next season.

Benzema has slotted into life in the Middle East perfectly, scoring 10 goals in 16 games for Al-Ittihad and on Sunday he spoke to the club's social media channels to name his ideal team.

The former Spurs, West Ham and Portsmouth boss came out of retirement to help hopeless Cwm Albion FC after they lost all 22 of their games last season.

Ryan Hollingshead scored as defending champion Los Angeles FC reached a second straight MLS Cup Final courtesy of a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.

Just like that, we've now witnessed the game's greatest overhead kick. It cannot be beaten in terms of technique or execution. For 0.86 seconds, all of Goodison Park was spellbound.

James has played alongside Jude Bellingham at youth level, has Rooney as his manager and went toe to toe with Luka Modric last month - and is still only 19.

The Swedish footballer was signed by the North London side in 2022 from Juventus after he went on loan to Parma and has scored three goals in 12 games so far this season.

Pimenta is regarded as one of football's biggest agents having worked under Mino Raiolo before inheriting his client base following his death in 2022.

JAMES SHARPE: At various stages of his young career, Brennan Johnson received text messages from David Beckham, including before the Championship play-off final for Nottingham Forest.

Gareth Bale has lifted the lid on his race for fitness before his stunning equalizer in last year's MLS Cup vs. LAFC. Bale joined the club in June of last year.

Rob Page is facing growing doubts about his long-term future as Wales boss ahead of Sunday's must-win Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: In time, the £300million the Saudis spent to buy the club two years ago this weekend will look like one of the bargains of the sporting century.

Bale was paired with French golfer Romain Langasque, and even outperformed the Wales Open champion, who carded a 2-over 74. The duo ended the day tied in 74th place.

The Prince and Princess of Wales , both 41, visited Fitzalan High School in the Welsh capital as part of a day of royal visits where they met with members of the Windrush Generation.

A year has passed since he announced his devastating diagnosis, but Marcus Stewart continues to be struck by how his friends in football have rallied round.

The prestigious Ryder Cup got underway this morning at the stunning Italian Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Thousands of excited fans raced to get a seat for the action.

Gareth Bale has now offered a helping hand for Wales to become a Euro 2028 co-host alongside England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Republic of Ireland ahead of next month's UEFA vote.

The Serbian, who claimed a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title by winning the U.S. Open this month, added yet another trophy to his cabinet on Wednesday, winning alongside Gareth Bale.

Fifteen years after leaving south Wales for Arsenal, Ramsey is back where it all began. When he departed French club Nice in the summer, Ramsey had several offers.

ALEX BYWATER: Both players are at their first senior global showpiece and have come a long way in a short space of time, but that particularly applies to Exeter forward Tshiunza.

Former Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has responded to Aaron Ramsey 's dig at the club over the signing of Brennan Johnson this summer.

The former Spurs favourite was pictured playing alongside McIlroy in the competition and has only furthered his love for golf since retiring from professional football in January.

WALES 32-26 FIJI: This victory over an entertaining Fiji side would have caused heart palpitations for anyone with even a passing interest in Welsh rugby.

The best of the best can land themselves contracts that can guarantee them not just a big payday, but all sorts of add-ons too.One of those players is Neymar who joined Al-Hilal on a big deal this week.

The Wrexham stopper chimed in to the contentious debate and ranked his former Man United team mate ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Frank Lampard.

Jude Bellingham has received an incredible level of praise in Spain since he completed his £113m move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.

MAX MATHEWS: They say you never forget your first love. Crystal Palace was mine. For me that was Selhurst Park. And, later, that was Wilfried Zaha too. Let me tell you how he changed my life.

IAN LADYMAN AT HOYLAKE: Brian Harman took a five-shot lead into Sunday's last round at Hoylake, fending off a superb charge from Jon Rahm. 

Keen football player Harley Nurton, 12, has 20-inch long locks after refusing to get his hair cut for three years. Harley, of Cardiff, will donate his blonde locks to the Little Princess Trust.

The scene in Miami is somewhat familiar. In 2007, David Beckham signed to LA Galaxy, sparking the designated-player revolution that lead to Messi's historic signing.

Jude Bellingham has revealed that two of his new Real Madrid team-mates have been particularly helpful in helping him pick up Spanish.

Ramsey was keen to return to south Wales for family reasons and Cardiff was always his first choice, after interest from the Saudi Pro League never developed into an offer.

Ever the good sport, Gerrard took his medicine, recorded a few lines and saw his cameo entry join the annals of British managers and players butchering foreign languages.

The 20-year-old has become just the seventh British player to join the Bernabeu club following his £88.5m move from Dortmund in June, following in the footsteps of the likes of Beckham.

Gareth Bale has opened up about the experience of having Cristiano Ronaldo as a teammate - especially when the star would get 'angry' after personal performances.

The England international is set for a medical at the north London club after Leicester City accepted an offer of £40m plus £5m in add-ons.

The Welshman was the star of the show, coming on in the second-half to replace Isco and help provide a focal point in attack for Zinedine Zidane's side following a tense first-half.

Gareth Bale has given Lionel Messi an awkward endorsement of Major League Soccer - saying he'll enjoy playing under less pressure because teams 'kind of accept losing'.