Gareth Bale doesn't half get a reaction out of people despite appearing to be one of the nicest blokes about. He is right up there with St David and Alun Wyn Jones in his homeland when it comes to superstar status.
But Bale hasn't had his problems to seek with Real Madrid and their passionate supporters turning on the man who played a key role in helping them win four Champions Leagues in five years.
The rock star reception he receives for the national team certainly isn't expected to be forthcoming when he returns to his parent club after a year with Tottenham.Madridistas appear to want the Welsh football icon to move on with claims he's more concerned with his golf reaching fever pitch just before his temporary exit.And now Italy fans.
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