The Real Madrid star doesn’t like the Welsh winger. But what really causes this conflict? Here are three possible answers. The first is that Bale doesn’t like the attention of the glitzy parties and the pressure of playing in big matches. The second is that the Real Madrid manager knows how to deal with Ronaldo, who takes penalties in a penalty shootout.
Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t like Gareth Bale
There have been reports that Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t like GarEth Bale at Real Madrid, but the player himself has denied the claims. Ronaldo was already on Real Madrid’s books when Bale joined from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013. Both players share many similar attributes, including attacking and defensive abilities, which have been compared. The pair are also teammates and they will work hard for each other.
The hatred towards Gareth Bale in Madrid is undoubtedly irrational, although the cause may be his lack of Spanish language. Regardless of the motivation, the hate for Bale seems to have started long before the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid. The media has also played a role in fueling this negativity. Some sections of the Spanish press have suggested that Bale doesn’t really like Madrid life and does not speak the local language.
A recent article in the Spanish newspaper Marca called the player a “parasite”. Bale reacted by calling the newspaper disgusting and “shameful”. The photo also damaged his relationship with Real fans, as it depicted him holding the Welsh flag. The incident has also hurt his personal relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact, the former Manchester United striker is a big fan of Bale.
Real Madrid winger
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bali sparked outrage last night after he threw a tantrum and shouted at Cristiano Ronaldo for not passing the ball. The Portuguese striker, who is one of the top players in the world, is one of three men who are awaiting the 2014 Ballon d’Or award on Monday. He is currently holding the ‘world player of the year’ award.
The Spanish winger played an important role in the Champions League success of Real Madrid, scoring a late winner against Cordoba. In the 2014 La Decima final, Bale was crucial to the team. He held his nerve in the high pressure situation and did not allow his concentration to waver. Throughout the 2014 season, Bale has contributed to every Real Madrid final and trophy. In all, he has scored 106 goals and won 15 trophies for the club.
Real Madrid have been forced to change their strategy this summer in order to keep the Welsh winger happy. Ronaldo is a Juventus player, while Bale spent the first part of his eight-year stay at the club. In addition to this, Gareth Bale has struggled with injuries. Despite this, he is now back in the Champions League after recovering from injury in March.
His relationship with Zinedine Zidane
The relationship between Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo has come under scrutiny this season as the two star players struggle to reach their full potential. While Zidane was Ancelotti’s assistant up until his dismissal in May 2015, Bale is now working under the Frenchman. The Welshman showed promise in the Euro 2016 campaign with Wales, but has struggled with his physical fragility. In November, he underwent ankle surgery and missed two and a half months of action before returning to the field. He did not play in the first leg of the Champions League tie against Juventus and was withdrawn at half-time.
The former Real Madrid manager was a fan favourite after winning the Champions League with his side in 2002. After Benitez’s departure, Zidane returned to Real Madrid as manager and guided the team to three successive Champions League titles. In March 2018, Zidane hailed Bale for his spectacular overhead kick in the final against Liverpool. The two coached one another for four years and grew closer than ever.
Earlier this year, Jonathan Barnett, Gareth Bale’s former Real Madrid teammate, was reported to be unhappy with Zidane’s management and said he was ‘delighted’ by Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as manager. But the future of the two superstars is unclear as they’re still not a sure thing. However, both players have a positive attitude towards the new coach.
His timidity
The claim that Cristiano Ronaldo is mean to Garetth Bale because of his timidity is completely false. The former Tottenham player, who reportedly has a strained relationship with his manager, once refused to pass to Bale during a game against Cardiff. In fact, the pair never really integrated into the team’s dressing room. Although Bale was quiet and reserved, he was never dismissive towards his teammates. Although, it is understandable that his teammates might have felt annoyed at him.
But what really happened? Real Madrid were losing 3-2 on aggregate to Ajax. Ajax’s defenders were playing a man down and were desperate to get a goal. Bale did not shoot at the goalkeeper, which was a bad sign. Then, Ronaldo turned to his left wing to score a vital winner. It was a moment that would define Bale’s career.
As a result, his agent has refused to give up on his client. Bale has been under pressure since day one, as the club’s owner was reportedly willing to pay more for him. In fact, Bale has been the most expensive player in the world – more so than Cristiano. And the pressure has never ceased, since the player has faced comparisons with Cristiano and unrealistic expectations.
His dismissiveness
The Spanish press turned against Gareth Bale a long time ago. Various articles and columns criticised the Welshman for a perceived lack of commitment. Bale’s inability to immerse himself in the club culture and learn the language were used as sticks to beat him with. Then, as the season wore on, he failed to show a mastery of the Spanish language.
Despite a strained relationship between the two players, the Welshman is adamant that there is no rift between the two. Ronaldo was already in Madrid when Bale joined the club in the summer of 2013 and was already on Real Madrid’s books. However, they have a number of similar attributes and their dismissiveness of each other was inevitable. Even if the two men haven’t been the best team mates in the past, their playing style and characteristics are inextricably linked.
Despite being a Welsh international, Bale’s antics were controversial. His attempts to make a telescope out of an empty bottle have resulted in allegations of disrespect and lack of professionalism. Nonetheless, it’s important to look at the whole picture, as his seven-year spell at the Spanish club wasn’t entirely successful, and his relationship with Zinedine Zidane was also not rosy.
His ego
Earlier this week, Gareth Bale claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was “mean” to him because he was jealous of the Welshman’s form. That’s a ridiculous notion, and it only reinforces the falsehood that the pair are not on good terms. Ronaldo has repeatedly criticized the form of Bale, and the Spanish press have also expressed displeasure over the situation. It is difficult to imagine Ronaldo being able to be so unkind to his teammate.
In addition, despite the rumours that he is unhappy with the treatment he gets at Real Madrid, the Welshman has remained loyal to the Spanish club. He is continuing to learn Spanish, and his representatives have repeatedly insisted that he is happy in Spain. Even though his relationship with Ronaldo is seemingly faulty off the pitch, he is saying things are normal.
It is no secret that Ronaldo was unhappy at Real Madrid, and the news of his move to Barcelona has led to much rumour-mongering. He is said to be “mischievous” with Bale and has even been accused of “ball-hogging” during a recent match. Bale was also accused of ignoring Cristiano Ronaldo during the defeat against Espanyol, but this time, he would have taken a shot instead.
