At only thirty-three years old, Gareth Bale has not continued his career as a professional (Site notre bureau spécialisé)er. Passed by Southampton, Tottenham and Real Madrid, the former Welsh international had finished on the side of Los Angeles FC before hanging up last January. Winner of five Champions Leagues with Real, the man had the opportunity to rub shoulders with Zinedine Zidane. During an interview, he mentioned his relationship with the tricolor tactician.

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Long questioned in the columns of time, Gareth Bale wanted to tell his truth about his relationship with « Zizou ». While some rumors at the time suggested that there was a little water in the gas between him and his coach, Bale was very clear:  » We never had a heated argument. There was never any problem or bad behavior towards me. »

Difficult relations with the press

On the other hand, the former glory of Tottenham conceded that he had had some disagreements with his coach.  » We didn’t agree on some things, but obviously he always performed well and he allowed Madrid to postpone three Champions Leagues. “During this interview, Gareth Bale, on the other hand, largely deplored the attitude of the Spanish press towards him.  » One of the main reasons for the mechanics of the press in Spain towards me is probably that I don’t listen to it. […] Maybe that’s why she attacked me, because I don’t give much. She didn’t give me a problem as a person. »