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@cornelius_blackfoot
Jaw why the bale hate?
Nice piece which seems to be pointing to Bale staying put at least for another season.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/may/09/gareth-bale-tottenham-hotspur
And don't get pulled into the Ronaldo/Messi comparisons, just the press and know nothing pundits getting overexcited. Where are the really good, but not great player comparisons, who are the "world class" players that they consistently speak of, that he has now joined
here's the guardian's top 100 players from 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/interactive/2012/dec/20/top-100-footballers-in-the-world-interactive
Wouldn't it be better to compare Bale to Hazard or Di Maria or a.n.other young player in a similar position who is on the verge of creative competitive consistency, and winning things?