Gareth Bale, Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso
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Gareth Bale will be regretting his pick for the 2025 Ballon d'Or after some standout performances at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
Gareth Bale believes Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé is the front runner for this season's Ballon D'or award "by some way."
Former Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale, has picked Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. Bale believes the France
Ousmane Dembele played a critical role as Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Champions League in 2024-25 – becoming just the 11th side to claim a league, domes
Speaking to ESPN, former Wales, Tottenham, and Real Madrid winger Bale made his pick of Dembele over Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior for the strongest Ballon d’Or credentials. Just two seasons ago, Ousmane Dembele was struggling for regular gametime at Barcelona.
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The emergence of Bale as a potential figurehead in a Cardiff City ownership consortium has not only set tongues wagging, but has served as a vehicle for rumour and speculation over the last few weeks.
Gareth Bale says the consortium he is fronting in a takeover bid for Cardiff City has made a new offer for “full control” of the League One club. Speaking to Front Office Sports, Bale said: “I guess exciting news. We have a brand new offer on the table, recently just gone it.
Gareth Bale has warned Barcelona and other top clubs that a new era has started at Real Madrid. He believes that Xabi Alonso's side will be fierce and out to dominate in every game.