Real Madrid president defends Gareth Bale from boo-boys

Florentino Perez says targeting the forward has become a sport for some fans

Gareth Bale
Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has defended Gareth Bale and described the forward as one of the La Liga club’s “greatest players”.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Perez said that any criticism aimed at Bale by frustrated fans was unfair and that the Madrid giants are very happy with the Welsh star, the Daily Mail reports.

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