Gareth Bale

Pop star Niall Horan and Phil Anderton, The R&A’s Global Development Officer, pictured at the launch of Golf.Golf in St Andrews.

Former rugby and football CEO hailed for role in growing golf globally

Rory McIlroy shares a laugh with Gareth Bale during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth Club last week. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Why Bale is loving his part showing masses how 'golf is fun'

Andy Murray applauds the fans after bringing down the curtain on his career last momth in the Olympic Games in Paris. Picture: Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Images.

Scottish sporting stars Murray and MacIntyre teaming up at Wentworth

Jermain Defoe blasts a shot on goal at Tynecastle during Tottenham Hotspur's 5-0 win over Hearts in 2011. Cr. SNS Group.

Bale, pastors, tilers - What happened to players from Hearts-Spurs tie

Exclusive Gareth Bale predicts 'big boom in Scottish football' on back of Euro 2024 start

Forward Harry McKirdy has yet to score for Hibs since arriving from Swindon Town last summer.

Hibs ponder next McKirdy move after latest social media faux pas

WEST KILBRIDE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 30: Paul O'Hara of North Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd plays his second shot at the 18th hole during day one of the Loch Lomond Whiskies' Scottish PGA Championship at West Kilbride Golf Club on August 30, 2022 in West Kilbride, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

O'Hara set for dream debut on PGA Tour in AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Gareth Bale's retirement sparked instant claims that he's been the all-time greatest British footballer

Gareth Bale the greatest-ever British footballer? You're havin' a taff

Gareth Bale is Wales' record appearance holder.

Wales legend Bale announces his retirement from football

Neal Graham, left, and Eden Thompson have been appointed as new development managers by The R&A. Picture: The R&A

Graham takes up new R&A development role in Middle East and India

Who will be your World Cup 2022 fantasy football picks? Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 8 of the best forwards to transfer into your team

Harry Kane with the One Love armband.

Here's why the OneLove armband won't it be worn during Qatar 2022

Wales players celebrate after Gareth Bale scored their side's equaliser from the penalty spot.

Wales and USA draw at World Cup - Celtic defender stays on bench

Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo has been left out of the Wales squad for the World Cup in Qatar. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers and Dundee United duo learn World Cup fate as Wales name squad for Qatar

Connor Syme tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Connor Syme shares lead in Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor

Wales' striker Gareth Bale (L) celebrates with teammates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off final against Ukraine. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

Bale: MLS move a surprise but Old Firm was non-starter

Ukraine will need to regroupfor the Nations League. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

How Wales defeated Ukraine to reach World Cup

Gareth Bale is bidding to lead Wales to their first World Cup finals since 1958. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

How to watch Wales v Ukraine for free? TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Gareth Bale of Wales celebrates following the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Wales and Austria at Cardiff City Stadium on March 24, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

When would Scotland play-off v Wales if they win against Ukraine?

Scotland manager Steve Clarke must do without Kieran Tierney for some key games. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

IN FULL: Scotland squad v Ukraine, Armenia, Republic of Ireland, Wales

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has been selected in the Wales squad.

Bale and Ramsey could face Scotland after Wales call-ups

Gareth Bale celebrates after leading Wales to a 2-1 victory in the World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The Bale fear factor facing Scotland - or Ukraine - in World Cup play-off final

Wales' midfielder Aaron Ramsey scores their third goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group E qualifier football match between Wales and Belarus at Cardiff City Stadium. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / AFP) (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

Wales boss speaks out on Ramsey's lack of Rangers game-time

r) Niall Horan and Gareth Bale will support a golf participation drive by The R&A and help inspire new audiences into the sport. Picture: The R&A/Getty Images

Gareth Bale joins Niall Horan in becoming global ambassador for R&A

Gareth Bale warms up for the Wales v Czech Republic match in a Show Racism the Red Card t-shirt

Gers fans hail Bale after Kudela clash

MYSTERY PICTURE: Can you spot the ex-Bairn in this line-up.... and identify the team?

The Benchman: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

Former Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley made 25 appearances for Scotland.

Paul Hartley: We have enough top players but they’re not playing

Paul Hartley was always proud to play for Scotland. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Paul Hartley: Shame on Scotland players who ‘pick and choose’

Celtic's Kieran Tierney stars in the new BT Sport advert. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Celtic star Kieran Tierney features alongside Gareth Bale in BT Sport advert

Loris Karius apologised to the Liverpool fans following Saturday's defeat by Real Madrid. Picture: Getty.

'˜We don't blame you, Loris' says Liverpool's Andrew Robertson

Gareth Bale's brilliant overhead kick gave Real Madrid a decisive lead in the Champions League final. Picture: Getty.

If that was Gareth Bale's final act, he leaves Real Madrid on a sensational high

Gareth Bale's incredible second goal. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Real Madrid 3 Liverpool 1: Bale double secures third straight Champions League t...

Real Madrids Gareth Bale always makes an impact says his Wales manager Ryan Giggs. Picture: Getty.

Gareth Bale can make big impact in Champions League final '“ Ryan Giggs

Absent in Russia: The best XI of players not at the 2018 World Cup

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his five Ballon d'Or trophies. He's now got the same haul as Lionel Messi. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Aidan Smith on Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or showdown with Messi

Gareth Bale and Wales failed to qualify for the finals. Picture: AFP/Getty

The 18 biggest names missing from the 2018 World Cup

Republic of Ireland's James McClean celebrates scoring against Wales. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire

Wales 0 - 1 Rep of Ireland: James McClean seals play-of spot

Dele Alli has enjoyed an outstanding season. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Mark Hateley praises ethos of Gareth Southgate's new England

Cristiano Ronaldo flicks the ball over Gianluigi Buffon to effectively end the contest in Cardiff.
Picture: Getty Images

Juventus 1 - 4 Real Madrid: Ronaldo double sinks Italians

Neil Taylor is dismissed following a horror tackle on Irelands Seamus Coleman, grounded. Picture: Getty.

Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Wales: Seamus Coleman injury mars draw

Oliver Burke has the pace to upset England, says Wolves new boss Paul Lambert. Picture: Michael Gillen

Oliver Burke must play at Wembley insists Paul Lambert

Jack Rodwell cost the club Â£10 million from Manchester City. Picture: PA

32 and counting: Sunderland remain winless with Jack Rodwell
Jack Rodwell has started 32 Premier League games since his arrival at Sunderland in a Â£10 million switch from Manchester City during the summer of 2014, and wo...

Gareth Bale scores the first of his two goals against Moldova. Picture: Getty.

Wales 4 '“ 0 Moldova: Gareth Bale closes on Ian Rush record

Ronaldo is jubilant after heading Portugal ahead in the 50th minute last night. Picture: Frank Augstein/AP

Portugal 2-0 Wales: Portuguese man of awe ends Welsh dreams

Wales captain Ashley Williams, centre, shares a joke with team-mates during training ahead of their European semi-final against Portugal. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Portugal v Wales: Clash of the Real titans in Euro showdown

The joy on the face of Gareth Bales daughter Alba Violet as she runs to her dad after Fridays victory reflects the mood of a nation. Picture: Getty Images

Wales moving forward on a wave of passion

Wales celebrate in front of their ecstatic fans. Picture: Getty Images

Chris Coleman's mustard for wondeful Wales

Gareth Bale has coped wonderfully well with the pressure of the tournament and being Wales great hope. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Aidan Smith: '˜Gareth Bale has been brilliant at everything'

Hal Robson Kanu scores a stunning goal to put Wales 2-1 ahead. Picture: Michael Sohn/AP

Wales 3 - 1 Belgium: Wales reach Euro 2016 semi-final

Gareth Bale, left, and Jonathan Williams during a training session in Dinard yesterday. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

We're Belgium's bogey team says Wales hero Gareth Bale

England manager Roy Hodgson celebrates after his side's Euro 2016 group B win over Wales in Lens. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Roy Hodgson has little sympathy for Wales

England's substitute Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring the equaliser. Picture: AFP

England 2 - 1 Wales: Daniel Sturridge breaks Welsh hearts

Wales forward Gareth Bale has been stirring emotions ahead of the Euro clash with England. Picture: Nicolas Tucat/AFP/Getty Images

England v Wales: We're brothers not enemies, says Roy Hodgson

Dele Alli turns away in disappointment after Vasili Berezutski scored the equalising goal for Russia on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

Aidan Smith: Get ready for thoroughly modern, very British affair

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, kneeling, and defender Chris Gunter celebrate the winning goal by Hal Robson-Kanu, right. Picture: Georges Gobet/AFP/Getty

Wales 2-1 Slovakia: Robson-Kanu hits winner for Dragons

Gareth Bale has stoked up tension ahead of Thursday's clash with England. Picture: Getty Images

Gareth Bale: England can't match Wales for pride and passion

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