“I got to know Gareth when I trained at Tottenham a few years ago and he’s a fantastic guy with so much talent”, Beckham said.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s all time goal scorer with 323 goals. “But I think Gareth can learn a little bit from Ronaldo as well, interacting maybe a little bit”, Barnett said.
Wales have already confirmed their qualification for Euro 2016 and Madrid were rumoured to be upset at Bale’s inclusion in the squad for the final Group B fixture.
Wales boss Chris Coleman has insisted that accusations that Real Madrid want Gareth Bale rested for his country’s final Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra are false.
There had been suggestions the Spanish giants were angered that Bale had not returned to the La Liga club having got over the line following recent problems over his fitness. I don’t think he wants to be the best model in the world or the best underwear seller.
There was criticism from a few sections of the support with Madrid forced to watch on as rivals Barcelona secured the treble, but Barnett feels there were other factors behind the fans’ frustrations being taken out on his client.
Barnett also predicted that despite the love for Ronaldo at Real, his reign will soon be over, and now that Bale is getting his own way, he’ll soon be the best footballer in the world. “I think that the new guard is coming and there’s a few resentment, perhaps, to that”, he added, in reference to the media criticism.
“But I think things will change”.
When quizzed about the rumours linking Ronaldo to French powerhouse Paris St Germain, the 1998 World Cup victor signed off by saying – “He’s the best player in the world so it’s normal that you’d want to sign Ronaldo, but he’s comfortable at Real… since Raul left he’s really become the other legend of the club”.
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He said: “I have had light conversations with a couple of people about the structure and how we can improve”.
