During a quick-fire style interview with Rio Ferdinand, shared on X by TNT Sports, the former Manchester United defender asked Bale about his top coach and the reasoning behind his pick.

To the surprise of many, Bale chose former Wales National Team coach Chris Coleman. “There’s probably a personal answer for me which would be Chris Coleman,” Bale said.

“Because we had such a great relationship. We qualified for a major tournament for the first time in 58 years,” he continued. “I felt like I was the focal point of the team and yeah what we achieved was incredible, so for me, it was Chris Coleman.”

Coleman took charge of the Welsh National Team in 2012 and led them to qualify for UEFA Euro 2016, ending a 58-year drought. During that historic run, Wales advanced to the semifinals and achieved their highest-ever FIFA World Ranking of 8th in 2015.

Bale on Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid

When Bale signed with Real Madrid in 2013, it was under the management of Carlo Ancelotti, who brought him to the club in a record-breaking €100 million deal, then the third-highest transfer fee in Los Blancos’ history.

In a 2021 interview with Sky Sports, Bale reflected on Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid. “I know Carlo Ancelotti is a great manager. I get on with him well, we had some great times in the past,” Bale shared. “We had a great time together at Real Madrid, and I’m sure he’s going to be amazing in charge there.”

The time Mourinho praised Bale and took a shot at Real Madrid

After winning 19 trophies with Real Madrid, Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspur on loan, where he played under interim manager Ryan Mason and then José Mourinho.

Following Bale’s match-winning goal against Brighton back in 2020, Mourinho praised the Welshman and took a subtle jab at Real Madrid for letting him go. “I am pleased for him because he deserved that. When I have five minutes, I am going to Safari to look at Madrid’s website to see what they say,” Mourinho quipped.

“He knows we care about him, and we know he cares about us, the team, and the club, Spurs,” Mourinho added. “He’s the perfect fit. He’s very calm, very intelligent, and he has good feelings.”

Apart from shining for Paris Saint-Germain, the 24-year-old striker has already helped France win the World Cup and only Messi’s Argentina prevented him from making it back-to-back titles in Qatar. Besides, Mbappe is on pace to breaking Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record.

The Norwegian star, meanwhile, has forged a reputation for being a goal-scoring machine at just 23, making a huge impact in his first season at Manchester City. Gareth Bale, however, says Jude Bellingham also has what it takes to win the prize at some point.

Gareth Bale thinks Jude Bellingham can win Ballon d’Or in the future

“The sky is the limit for him if he keeps doing what he is doing,” Bale told Sky Sports when asked if he believes Bellingham could be a future Ballon d’Or winner. “I haven’t seen a lot, but he has made a great start, scoring a lot of goals which is important at a club like Madrid. He’s doing well. I hope he keeps on going and makes Britain proud.”

At 20, Bellingham got off to a great start to life in Spain. Real Madrid acquired the young midfielder for 103 million euros this summer, and the English sensation is already living up to the expectations.

Who are the 2023 Ballon d’Or nominees?

1. Josko Gvardiol (Leipzig / Manchester City)
2. Andre Onana (Inter Milan / Manchester United)
3. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid / Al-Ittihad)
4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
5. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
6. Randal Kolo Muani (Frankfurt / PSG)
7. Jude Bellingham (Dortmund / Real Madrid)
8. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
9. Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
10. Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)
11. Yassine Bounou (Sevilla / Al-Hilal)
12. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
13. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
14. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
15. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
16. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)
17. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
18. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
19. Kim Min-Jae (Napoli / Bayern Munich)
20. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
21. Julian Alvarez (Manchester City)
22. Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
23. Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City / Barcelona)
24. Rodri (Manchester City)
25. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
26. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
27. Harry Kane (Tottenham / Bayern Munich)
28. Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
29. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
30. Lionel Messi (PSG / Inter Miami)

The multi-million dollar arrangement, which will be sponsored in part by Adidas and AppleTV, will keep the World Cup champion in Miami for the next two and a half years. In addition to the rest of the 2023 season, he would sign up for 2024 and 2025 with an option for 2026, allowing him to participate in the next World Cup.

Messi’s pay in the MLS would set a new record, at between $50 and $60 million per year. Once the 35-year-old decides to hang up his boots, he will also have the opportunity to become a part owner of the Herons.

What did Gareth Bale say about Lionel Messi’s MLS move?

Following Lionel Messi’s high-profile addition to the Miami squad, Gareth Bale has made a startling comment on the league from his unique vantage point as a former MLS player. According to the ex-Los Angeles FC winger, who retired at age 33, the pressure on clubs in the US league is lower since players and fans are more forgiving when they lose.

“It’s good, it’s a lot more chilled. Like, if you lose at Real Madrid, it’s like the world’s ended, you’re crucified. If you’re down, you go home, you’re not happy whereas, they kind of accept losing a bit more. There are no consequences, you can’t get relegated… you just lose a game and go to the next one.

“They kind of accept losing a lot better over there. They know how to lose but, every win, they celebrate like they’ve won the championship so he [Messi] will definitely enjoy it,” Bale told BT Sports.

During their time together on the field, the three players created many unforgettable memories. Together, they were victorious in four Champions League tournaments and one La Liga championship during that period.

Not that it mattered much to the Welshman. When asked who he thought was the finest player in the UEFA Champions League, the 33-year-old former winger made no bones about picking Lionel Messi above his former colleague.

Watch: Gareth Bale chooses Lionel Messi as best player to win UEFA Champions League

During a recent interview with PlayStation, Gareth Bale was asked to name the best player who has won the Champions League. Surprisingly, he did not choose any of his former teammates but instead selected Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, who has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the competition four times.

Given that he paused for some time before responding, it’s safe to assume that more than one possibility crossed his mind. His response, though, reveals without a doubt his pick for the finest-ever recipient of the prestigious prize.

The ex-Real Madrid star has also made it clear that he prefers the Argentine’s left foot over the Portuguese’s right: “Both are good, to be honest, but I’d go with Messi’s left.”

The league’s high intensity and strong competition have produced several greats who have changed English football forever. There has been so much skill at every position on the field, from flashy wingers to sturdy defenders.

Countless legends have donned the uniforms of Premier League clubs throughout the years, making it difficult to choose an all-time ultimate XI. In light of this, the Daily Mail have utilized ChatGPT to choose a team that exemplifies everything that is great about the EPL.

What is Premier League’s ultimate XI according to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence system, has picked its ideal Premier League lineup, albeit some fans may be startled by some of the notable absences. When asked by Daily Mail, “Can you give me your ultimate Premier League football team?” the tool responded with a 4-3-3 system with 11 players from the league.

In goal, the renowned Peter Schmeichel gets the nod. The back four consists of Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, as well as Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, and Ashley Cole, all three of whom have since retired.

The legendary Reds midfielder Steven Gerrard is situated amid other greats like Patrick Viera and Paul Scholes. In addition to today’s modern superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, the attack also includes retro aces like Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.

However, notable players like Ryan Giggs, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, and Gareth Bale aren’t in the squad. The current greats Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland—who scored the most goals in a Premier League season—are all absent.

Now Ryan Reynolds is trying to recruit new members as the team gets ready to compete in EFL League Two next season. Gareth Bale is one of the most well-known among them.

The Welsh team received praise from the former Tottenham and Real Madrid player after their promotion.“Hi Rob, just want to congratulate you on your promotion and everything you’re doing at Wrexham”, the retired player said in a video, suggesting a time and place for possible negotiations.

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds drops strong Gareth Bale hint

The Canadian-American actor chimed in after Bale’s response, saying, “I will shave a professional-grade golf course into Rob’s back if you’ll give Wrexham a season.” He updated his original article shortly thereafter, writing, “Update: after an online image search, it appears Rob does not have the requisite body hair to support this plan.”

Ryan Reynolds, though, is still holding out hope that he might coax Gareth Bale out of retirement. On Thursday, he teased supporters by posting a photo on Twitter of the ex-Wales captain in a Wrexham shirt.

The Photoshop-editedimage depicts the 33-year-old scoring a goal while wearing the Red Dragons’red home shirt, while co-owners Rob McElhenney and Reynolds looked on stoically.

It’s no secret that Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney tried to use some underhanded tactics to get the 33-year-old to come out of retirement and play for his team. “Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season”, he wrote on Twitter.

Bale concluded his professional career at Los Angeles FC in the MLS. He made 14 appearances and scored three goals during his time there. He has subsequently made his debut on the PGA Tour, officially beginning his career as a professional golfer.

How didGareth Bale react toWrexham’s transfer invitation?

Evidently embracing hisgolden years, the Welshmantook the time to offer his congratulations to McElhenney on Wrexham’s promotion. He has also hinted that he would accept the offer of a game of golf to explore a possible move, albeit this is contingent on the location of the course.

Bale responded with a video he captioned, “Depends what course”. The ex-Tottenham and Real Madrid greatalso congratulated the club on theirpromotion and praisedMcElhenney and Ryan Reynold‘s workin the short video message.

The five-time UEFA Champions League champion with Los Blancosmay possibly reunite with former Wales teammate Hal Robson-Kanu and meet another former Premier League player, Ben Foster at Wrexham for the next League Two season if he decides to come out of retirement.

Bale is only 33 years old, young compared to the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or even Karim Benzema. All those players remained impactful through their most recent seasons, although the Welsh didn’t want that.

His stint in Real Madrid included multiple Champions League titles, highlighted by the two goals scored against Liverpool in the 2017-2018 final. The last time he played professionally was with Wales at the World Cup. But he also played a huge role in Los Angeles FC winning the MLS in 2022.

Is Gareth Bale coming back from retirement?

Last week there was one humble club all over the news. That was Wrexham AFC, a Welsh team that earned their long-awaited promotion from the fifth division to the EFL League Two in the United Kingdom.

The reason why they took over most headlines is because they are co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. They have been investing heavily to win the title. Their dream of being in the Premier League is a big one, although they proved to be capable of reaching goals.

Bale was one of the famous people that congratulated Wrexham AFC for their accomplishment. For McElhenney that was a nice message, but also an opportunity to recruit him. The star of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” took a chance to sign him. “Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season”, Wrexham’s co-owner he posted on Twitter along with Bale’s video.

Choosing one’s top eleven players may be challenging for most people, but for Ronaldo, the possibilities are, unlimited. Therefore, selecting the best XIwould be a formidable challenge for the current Al-Nassr main star and team captain.

However, the 38-year-old has made an effort to do so.He may have stunned Los Blancos supporters by excluding a key contributor to the club’s recentUEFA Champions League success whenZinedine Zidane was the manager.

What doesCristiano Ronaldo’sbest XI of teammates look like?

In a recent interview with Goal Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winnerlisted his all-time favorite eleven teammates. Ronaldo’s starting lineup included Iker Casillas in goal, followed by a rock-solid defensive quartet of Sergio Ramos, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini, and Marcelo.

He then went alongside United legend Paul Scholes and Real Madrid stars Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the middle of the field. Finally, a potent offensive trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Wayne Rooney rounds out a fantastic lineup.

Given that the relationship with Rooney had seemed to be deteriorating in recent months, his selection may come as a surprise.Stranger yet is the absence of Casemiro, asthey shared playing time atboth Real Madrid and Manchester United.

The Brazilian midfielder, who can boast of lifting a total of five Champions League trophies in his career,was a crucialcog in Real Madrid’s success for most of Ronaldo’s stay at Santiago Bernabeu. As a result, the Portugueseveteran’s decision to leave Casemiro off his Best XI selection is up for debate.

Ironically the United States was where Bale was calling home as he most recently was playing for LAFC in Major League Soccer and was signed until the middle of this year. Bale began his career at Southampton before becoming a world star at Tottenham and later making a big move to Real Madrid. When injuries and an unknown situation began to pile up Bale took his talents to MLS and played half a season with LAFC, scoring the tying goal in MLS Cup 2022 to take the match to penalty kicks and win the title.

In total Gareth Bale won 22championships in his career, 19with Real Madrid, 1 with Spurs, and two with LAFC. Bale won an unprecedented 5 UEFA Champions League’s with Real Madrid and was able to play in his first and only World Cup in 2022. With Wales, Bale scored 41 goals in 111 caps.

Gareth Bale’s retirement message

“After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football. I feel incredibly fortunate to have realized my dream of playing the sport I love. “It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life.”

“From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career that I have an immense pride and gratitude for. Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.

“To show my gratitude to all of those that have played their part along this journey, feels like an impossibility. I feel indebted to many people for helping to change my life and shape my career in a way I couldn’t have ever dreamed of when I first started out at 9 years old.

“To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous managers and coaches, back-room staff, team mates, all the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you have had is immeasurable.

“My parents and my sister, without your dedication in those early days, without such a strong foundation, I wouldn’t be writing this statement right now, so thank you for putting me on this path and for your unwavering support. My wife and my children, your love and support has carried me through.

“Right beside me for all the highs and lows, keeping me grounded along the way. You inspire me to be better, and to make you proud. So, I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure…”

“To my Welsh family, my decision to retire from International football has been, by far the hardest of my career. How do I describe what being a part of this country and team means to me? How do I articulate the impact it has had on my life? How do I put into words the way I felt, every single time I put on that Welsh shirt?

“My answer is that I couldn’t possibly do any of those things justice, simply with words. But I know that every person involved in Welsh football, feels the magic, and is impacted in such a powerful and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel, without using any words at all. My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life but who I am

“The fortune of being Welsh and being selected to play for and captain Wales, has given me something incomparable to anything else I’ve experienced. I am honoured and humbled to have been able to play a part in the history of this incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together have been to unexpected and amazing places.

“I shared a dressing room with boys that became brothers, and back room staff that became family, I played for the most incredible managers, and felt the undying support and love from the most dedicated fans in the world. Thank you to every one of you for being on this journey with me. So for now I am stepping back, but not away from the team that lives in me and runs through my veins. After all, the dragon on my shirt is all I need. Together stronger. Diolch [thank you].”

Wales arrived to this match after a 64-year World Cup drought. The USMNT last played this tournament in Brazil 2014, so both teams had their initial 11 players as debutants in this type of competition.

The game started with a goal by Tim Weah in the 36th minute which gave the United States the momentary victory. Then, when they thought they would be getting the three points, a late penalty by Gareth Bale gave Wales the final equalizer to end the match with a 1-1 score.

US viewers

USMNT vs Wales: Kick-Off Time

Argentina: 4 PM
Australia: 5 AM (AEST)(Tuesday, November 22)
Bangladesh: 1 AM (Tuesday, November 22)
Belgium: 8 PM
Brazil: 4PM
Cameroon: 8 PM
Canada: 2 PM (ET)
Costa Rica: 1PM
Croatia: 8PM
Denmark: 8PM
Ecuador: 2 PM
Egypt: 9 PM
France: 8 PM
Germany: 8 PM
Ghana: 7 PM
India: 12:30 AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Indonesia: 3 AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Iran: 10:30PM
Ireland: 7 PM
Israel: 9 PM
Italy: 8 PM
Jamaica: 2 PM
Japan: 4 AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Kenya: 10 PM
Malaysia: 3 AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Mexico: 1 PM (CDMX)
Morocco: 8 PM
Netherlands: 8PM
New Zealand: 8AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Nigeria: 8 PM
Norway: 8 PM
Poland: 8 PM
Portugal: 7PM
Qatar: 10 PM
Saudi Arabia: 10PM
Senegal: 7 PM
Serbia: 8 PM
Singapore: 3AM(Tuesday, November 22)
South Africa: 9 PM
South Korea: 4 AM(Tuesday, November 22)
Spain: 8PM
Sweden: 8PM
Switzerland: 8PM
Tanzania: 10PM
Trinidad & Tobago: 3 PM
Tunisia: 8PM
Uganda: 10PM
UAE: 11 PM
UK: 7 PM
United States: 2 PM (ET)

USMNTvs Wales: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina:DIRECTV Sports Argentina,TyC Sports Play,DIRECTV Sports App,TyC Sports Argentina
Australia:SBS,SBS On Demand
Bangladesh:Gazi TV,Toffee Live,T Sports
Belgium:Sporza,RTBF Auvio Direct,Één,Tipik,rtbf.be/sport
Brazil:SporTV,NOW NET e Claro,Globo,GloboEsporte.com,Canais Globo,SporTV 2
Cameroon:SuperSport MaXimo 1,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,New World Sport1,DStv Now,Supersport Grandstand ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 2,SuperSport GOtv Select 1,SuperSport Premier League ROA,SuperSport Football Plus ROA
Canada:TSN5,TSN1,TSN4,TSN3,TSN.ca,RDS,CTV App,TSN App,CTV,RDS App
Costa Rica:Sky HD,Teletica Radio 91.5,TDMAX,TD +
Croatia: HRT 2
Denmark:TV2 Denmark,TV2 Play Denmark
Ecuador:DIRECTV Sports Ecuador,DIRECTV Sports App,CNT Play
Egypt:beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia,beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia
France:beIN Sports 2,beIN Sports 1,Molotov,TF1,TF1 Live,Free,beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Germany:ZDF,Magenta Sport
Ghana:SuperSport Football Plus ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 1,SuperSport GOtv Select 1,Supersport Grandstand ROA,GTV Sports+,SuperSport MaXimo 2,DStv Now,SuperSport Premier League ROA,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga
India:JioTV,Sports18,Sports18 HD,Voot Select
Indonesia:Vidio
Iran:beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia,beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia
Ireland:RTE Player,The ITV Hub,STV Scotland,RTE 2,ITV 1 UK,BBC Radio 5 Live,TalkSport Radio UK,S4C
Israel: KAN 11
Italy:RaiPlay,RAI 1
Jamaica:Csport.tv
Japan:NHK Japan,AbemaTV
Kenya:SuperSport Football Plus ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 1,DStv Now,SuperSport Premier League ROA,Supersport Grandstand ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 2,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,SuperSport GOtv Select 1
Malaysia:Astro FIFA World Cup 1,Astro Go,Astro Arena 2
Mexico:Sky HD,Blue To Go Video Everywhere
Morocco:beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia
Netherlands:Één,NPO 1,NPO Start
New Zealand:Prime TV,Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports,SKY Go NZ,Sky Sport NOW
Nigeria:SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,SuperSport Premier League Nigeria,SuperSport GOtv Select 1,SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria,SuperSport MaXimo 1,NTA Sports 24,SuperSport MaXimo 2,DStv Now
Norway:TV 2 Direkte,TV 2 Play
Poland:sport.tvp.pl,TVP Sport,TVP Sport App,TVP1
Portugal:Sport TV Multiscreen,RTP Play,Antena 1 – RTP,RTP 1,Sport TV1
Qatar:beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia
Saudi Arabia:beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Senegal:SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,DStv Now,SuperSport GOtv Select 1,SuperSport Premier League ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 2,Supersport Grandstand ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 1,SuperSport Football Plus ROA,New World Sport1
Serbia:HRT 2,RTS 1,Arena Sport 1P
Singapore:Starhub FIFA World Cup,Singtel FIFA World Cup 141,Singtel TV GO,StarHub TV+
South Africa:MáXimo 360,DStv App,SuperSport MaXimo 2,SuperSport CSN,Supersport Grandstand,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,SuperSport MaXimo 1,SuperSport Football,SuperSport PSL,SuperSport GOtv Select 1
South Korea:KBS2 Korea,MBC Korea,SBS Korea
Spain: Gol Mundial
Sweden:Discovery+,TV4 Sweden,C More Sweden
Switzerland:SRF Play,RSI La 2,SRF zwei,RTS 2,RTS Sport
Tanzania:SuperSport GOtv Select 1,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,SuperSport Football Plus ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 1,DStv Now,SuperSport Premier League ROA,Supersport Grandstand ROA,SuperSport MaXimo 2
Trinidad & Tobago:Csport.tv,DIRECTV Sports Caribbean
Tunisia:beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia
Uganda:SuperSport Premier League ROA,SuperSport Football Plus ROA,DStv Now,SuperSport GOtv LaLiga,New World Sport1,SuperSport MaXimo 1,SuperSport GOtv Select 1,SuperSport MaXimo 2,Supersport Grandstand ROA
UAE:beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia,beIN SPORTS CONNECT,beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia,beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia
UK:S4C,BBC Radio 5 Live,The ITV Hub,TalkSport Radio UK,ITV 1 UK,STV Scotland,STV Player
United States:fuboTV (7-day free trial), PeacockTV, FOX Sports App,SiriusXM FC,UFORIA App,Telemundo Deportes En Vivo,Foxsports.com,FOX Network, Telemundo

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