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Real Madrid’s Bale cleared to play in Clasico vs. Barcelona after escaping ban for goal celebration

The FC panel answer your tweets on how Diego Simeone would have reacted to Kepa’s defiance, how Gareth Bale fits in at Real Madrid and more.

Spanish correspondent Sid Lowe says that despite his poor cameo in the Clasico and the rise of Vinicius Junior, Gareth Bale might still have an integral part to play at Madrid this season.

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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is free to play in this week’s Copa del Rey and La Liga Clasicos after the Spanish football federation [RFEF] dismissed a complaint made by La Liga’s authorities about the Wales international’s recent goal celebration against Atletico Madrid.
La Liga’s authorities took the unusual step of directly denouncing Bale for a possibly “obscene” gesture to home fans at the Wanda Metropolitano after he scored the clinching goal in a 3-1 victory. They publicly communicated that…

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The FC panel answer your tweets on how Diego Simeone would have reacted to Kepa’s defiance, how Gareth Bale fits in at Real Madrid and more.

A VAR-awarded penalty in the first half and another penalty shrouded by controversy in the second half saw Real Madrid take all three points at Levante.

Following last week’s shock defeat to Girona, Real Madrid travel to Levante in search of an essential three points.
Former Real Madrid and Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has said Gareth Bale is better suited to play at Manchester United or Spurs again than the European champions.
Bale has reportedly failed to adapt to life in Spain, and struggled to bond with teammates since his €100 million move from Tottenham in 2013.
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“Perhaps but I think he [Bale] wants to stay at Real Madrid and play more,” Van der Vaart told Cadena Ser radio when asked if Bale should leave. “But I believe that a team like…

Real Madrid’s Bale not bothered by ‘rubbish’ criticism – agent

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A VAR-awarded penalty in the first half and another penalty shrouded by controversy in the second half saw Real Madrid take all three points at Levante.
Gareth Bale has shrugged off criticism of his performance in Real Madrid’s win at Levante on Sunday, with his agent telling ESPN FC that “this rubbish does not bother him.”
Bale came on as a substitute with the score at 1-1 and converted the match-winning penalty, but he appeared to shun attempts by teammates to celebrate the goal.
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That led to criticism, with AS accusing him of a “deplorable attitude” and TV station Cuatro airing footage in which the Wales international appeared to snub Madrid…

Real Madrid star Bale still waiting on possible ban for Barcelona double header – sources

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Gareth Bale is still facing an anxious wait to discover if he will be allowed to play in the upcoming Copa del Rey and La Liga Clasicos, with sources telling ESPN FC that a decision on a possible suspension for his goal celebration at Atletico Madrid has been postponed.
La Liga’s authorities criticised the Wales international for making “a gesture of possible obscene and derogatory meaning” towards Rojiblanco fans during the 3-1 derbi victory.
The incident was not mentioned in the referee’s report…

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Real Madrid’s Bale could face ban for Atletico celebration

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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale could receive a La Liga ban after being reported by the authorities for “a gesture of possible obscene and derogatory meaning” during his goal celebration in last weekend’s 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid.
After entering as a substitute, Bale scored Madrid’s third goal of the game at the Wanda Metropolitano and, during his celebration, the Wales international gestured in the direction of fans close to the sideline who had been barracking him.
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Real Madrid’s Bale has no first team guarantees – Solari

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Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari has said there are no guarantees Gareth Bale will automatically return to the starting line-up once he regains his fitness.
Bale has missed Madrid’s last six matches with a calf muscle injury, but returned to full training in recent days and is in line to feature in Sunday’s La Liga game at Espanyol.
Madrid broke the world transfer record to sign Bale in 2013, and he has since been part of a side which won the Champions League on four occasions as well as La Liga…

Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid future uncertain in event of ‘no deal’ Brexit

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Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid future would be plunged into doubt in the event of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union in a “no deal” Brexit, ESPN FC has been told.
Wales international Bale, 29, is one of an estimated 800,000 British citizens living elsewhere in the EU who could potentially lose their right to work where they are living if a “no deal” Brexit takes place on March 29.
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Officials at the British Embassy in Madrid have told ESPN FC the Withdrawal Agreement drawn up in November 2018…

Real Madrid’s Bale did not have to explain early exit to Solari – agent

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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale did not have to explain his early exit from the Bernabeu during Sunday’s 2-0 La Liga defeat to Real Sociedad to manager Santiago Solari, his agent Jonathan Barnett has told ESPN FC.
Bale, 29, was seen leaving the Bernabeu 15 minutes before the end of the match, with both Marca and AS following the incident with reports this was further evidence of “trouble” for the Wales international at the Spanish club.
And Solari’s response also raised a possibility…

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari and Gareth Bale could leave Bernabeu – John Toshack

Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side’s poor performance in their 1-0 win over Huesca but feels these games are ones that win you titles.

Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari says Gareth Bale’s efforts and commitment to the club cannot be faulted.

Gareth Bale finally found the net for Real Madrid, ending his goal drought and leading his team to an easy victory over Huesca on the road at Estadio El Alcoraz. Former Real Madrid manager John Toshack has told ESPN FC he does not expect Santiago Solari to be in charge next season and said Gareth Bale could also leave.
Toshack won the 1989-90 La Liga title during his first spell in charge but was sacked the following season, with his second spell, in 1999, lasting nine months.
The former Liverpool and Wales forward, promoting his autobiography “Toshack’s Way,” told ESPN FC he felt Solari’s only chance of staying was to win the Champions League.
“Solari has…

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