I don't care if Gareth Bale enters the stadium watching a game of golf. I don't see how it is any worse than listening to music or watching Breaking Bad. He could not even celebrate his goal against Levante, although that is not to excuse him of his behaviour as he didn't welcome the embrace of his teammates.
If Bale is not starting, it is simply because Vinicius Junior has derailed the Welsh Express. The young Brazilian creates more chaos in the opposition's defence, creating danger with every touch that he has; the same cannot be said for Bale. And so far, Vinicius has not been injured, something that has plagued Bale. The 29-year-old has won a lot but plays very little, almost always due to muscular problems. There is a pure meritocracy amongst Real Madrid supporters.
What is not tolerable is disrespect. Personal aggression against his teammates. Bale has failed to take the step forward that many hoped he would, and instead Karim Benzema has filled the void that was left by Cristiano Ronaldo in attack. It was never going to happen as the strength of his soul and his mentality has never been a secret; those inside the club just failed to see it.
First it was Isco, who "does not train well"; then there is Marcelo, who "is fat"; and now Bale, who "does not mix" with his teammates. Half-truths, which are the worst of lies. The evidence is not found in football forums, but rather in the history books. Four Champions League titles later, this generation is sacrosanct for Madrid fans. Each of the players, including the three named above, have all played their part in making it happen. In the case of Bale, his photo album is incredible; his overhead kick in Kiev, for example, which won the Champions League. That's why he and this group of players deserve to have their story written by encyclopaedists, not the 'community manager' who supports Atletico Madrid.
emondorock
48
Far too many great players at RM and Bale with consistant injuries will allways be out of favour. If he is upset that is a good sign as he will respond as only Bale can do.
Josejob
41
Santiago Seguro, and how do you explain that they are given for finished football careers like those of Isco, Bale or even Marcelo, because in the RM they do not know how to make a tactical 11 in conditions, something that when they go to the CLub they go, I am sure they are going to to shine again If the RM has achieved thanks to them the last Champions, as you say that Vinicius has shown more than Bale, if not even play. The theme of sacred cows is yours, which is what you like to put players face problems of the DIRECTIVE AND TECHNICAL BODY OF RM. More objectivity please Lord.
eddiecurrie20
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Judge a man by his respect for his club, his statistics, bale has slacked off in his commital to training since coming from the spurs, he needs to show the player he is instead of being lazy!