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Five things you did not know about Gareth Bale

Jul 27, 2014 11:33

We all know Gareth Bale as the World’s most expensive footballer after he signed for Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee. But there still are many facts that not many know about. Here are five of those:


1. Gareth Bale ran 100m in 11.4 seconds.

He’s proved that he’s amongst the fastest footballer in the World. This particular attribute comes from a very young age. He claims that he ran a 100m sprint in just 11.4 seconds back when he was 14. We’re definitely impressed.




2. Gareth Bale is still in a relationship with his high-school sweetheart.

The Welshman is still in a relationship with his high-school sweetheart Emma Rhys Jones with whom he also has a baby –girl. Well, you MUST love him for that.




3. He was eligible to represent England but chose to reject it.

The Real Madrid winger had an opportunity to represent England in internationals through an England connection from his grandmother. But he chose his birthplace Wales over England.




4.
His trademark celebration started as a promise to his partner.

Bale started using the heart symbol for celebrations because he made a promise to his girl-friend Emma Rhys Jones.




5. His inspiration is Ryan Giggs.

The 24-year-old’s inspiration is fellow Wales’s player and Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.



Lastly, watch some amazing skills if you have even a tinge of a doubt why he is the most expensive player transfer ever !




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