S01E119 — Gareth Bale: Real Madrid Reality, Turning Down United & Life With Ronaldo

Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by former Southampton, Spurs, Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale for a fascinating look back at his incredible career. We dive into the reality of playing for Real Madrid, the pressure that comes with the badge and what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. under Zinedine Zidane. And yes, the golf debate makes an appearance too. Bale also reflects on his rise to superstardom at Tottenham, revealing that a move to Manchester United was on the table not once, but twice. From Champions League glory to leading Wales on the international stage, he opens up on the highs, the scrutiny and life after football, including his spell in MLS and what keeps him busy now. Who is the greatest Welsh footballer of all time? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.