Wales fans already loved Bale for all he had achieved, most notably his pivotal role in helping the team qualify for Euro 2016 - their first major tournament for 58 years - and then the inspirational performances he produced on their momentous run to the semi-finals in France. Girls' night out! Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stuns in a sensational shimmering gown as she steps out solo in Paris with Brigitte Macron Sandra Oh and Awkwafina recall Paul Reubens having a 'great spirit' on set as they reflect on working with the late actor during his last film Quiz Lady Bale is no longer the electrifying Tottenham winger who tormented defences in the Premier League and across Europe, nor is he the all-action Galactico who scored some of Real Madrid's most iconic goals of the past decade - but he remains a phenomenon who can still bend the course of a match to his will.

Even while grinding through 18 holes — with constant helpful tips from pairing partner Joseph Bramlett, who finished the second round at eight-under-par and one stroke off the lead among the pros — Bale’s disposition never seemed to sway. The Crown's Meg Bellamy recreates moment Kate Middleton caught Prince William's eye in a sheer dress on the catwalk at university fashion show I'm A Celebrity's Jamie Lynn Spears reveals she used to cause chaos living at Disney world while growing up alongside Ryan GoslingAl Pacino's girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29, says she's 'not the marrying type' after welcoming son Roman with actor, 83 Alan Carr, 47, cosies up to his hairdresser boyfriend Callum Heslop, 27, as they head out to grab a coffee in Santa Monica As well as the Elders, Their Royal Highnesses are spending time with the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum which is a youth advisory panel for Race Council Cymru and consists of young people aged 11-25 who seek to be a voice of change for young people from minority ethnic groups in Wales. Bale himself said that the outcome of that Wales-Ukraine match would be significant in deciding his future, stating before Sunday's clash: "I'll decide [my future] after the game. There is a lot of ifs and buts, but I think we need to see what happens and [the result] is the key to everything." Bale admitted after the game that he was some way off his best but, in that moment, once more he was able to decide the result by sheer force of personality.

He had finished his first season with 22 goals and would follow that with 18 in his second campaign - but there was turbulence ahead. Jeered in Madrid, loved in Wales Tottenham had seen off competition from clubs such as Manchester United to sign Bale in 2007 but he initially struggled with injuries and a statistical quirk that showed he had failed to win a Premier League game over the course of two years and 24 fixtures. On Sunday Thorrington had expressed the wish for Bale's stay to run beyond November's World Cup in Qatar, where Wales will be making their first appearance at a finals since 1958.

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Gareth Bale ruled OUT of Wales' crunch World Cup qualifying matches (09/2021): Bale was due to bring up a century of appearances for his country in Prague next month but was not named in the squad for the matches in Prague and Tallinn due to a a serious hamstring injury.

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Gareth Bale 'enjoying retirement' and won't be joining Wales coaching staff, say (06/03/23): Former captain Bale ended his stellar playing career in January with a farewell statement announcing he was 'stepping down but not stepping away' from the Wales environment. Travis Kelce appears to wear a Vegas STRIP CLUB t-shirt as he greets fans after Chiefs' win over Raiders - before returning to Kansas City There have also been strong rumours that Bale could hang up his boots, if Wales fail to qualify for the World Cup. The couple appeared very hands on with both school children and elders they met - even embracing one in a hug. Tottenham have a major new rival for the signature of Gareth Bale this summer, as the Wales winger continues to mull over his next move.Well it is now understood Cardiff have seen that result at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday night as a tentative green light to press ahead with their attempts to thrash out a deal to sign the Wales captain, 32. Jessie J flaunts her toned post-baby body in grey underwear as she shares a glimpse at family trip with boyfriend Chanan Safir Colman and son Sky Strictly's Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell look close as they get to work at rehearsals - after performance in honour of Jade Goody Evan Ellingson's cause of death revealed: My Sister's Keeper star died from accidental fentanyl overdose at age 35 Tottenham have no option to sign Gareth Bale on loan next season, his agent conf (06/2021): Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has reiterated that the Welsh star doesn't have an option to play at Tottenham for a second season, and will see out his contract at Real Madrid