"I definitely have a bit more excitement playing for Wales. With Wales, I'm speaking my own language and feeling more comfortable," Bale saidGareth Bale has risked deepening the rift between himself and his club by declaring he prefers playing for Wales than for Real Madrid ahead of his country's crucial Euro 2020 qualifier away to Azerbaijan on Saturday. "I definitely have a bit more excitement playing for Wales. With Wales, I'm speaking my own language and feeling more comfortable," Bale told a news conference ahead of Saturday's game in Baku. Gareth Bale says he enjoys international duty more than time with Real Madrid 👀 pic.twitter.com/hss85dJj9t — B/R Football (@brfootball) November 15, 2019"If I'm fit, no matter where I am, I'm going to try and play, whether it be for Wales or Madrid.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 15, 2019 16:07 UTC