His complicated relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo: Gareth Bale sets the record straight

Cristiano Ronaldo - Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale is a Real Madrid legend, just like Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welshman has made a revelation about his relationship with the Portuguese superstar.

Recently, Gareth Bale reflected on his relationships with former teammates during his time at Real Madrid. He dismissed rumors of tension, particularly with Cristiano Ronaldo. "I never had any problems with anyone," he told GQ magazine. Bale was keen to clarify that there were never any arguments or conflicts with Ronaldo, contrary to media speculation: "We never argued, we never fought, nothing ever happened."

🗣️ Gareth Bale: "Me and Cristiano Ronaldo never had an issue, argument, or fight. We never had anything."

"The media might say it, but I got along with everybody." @GQMagazinepic.twitter.com/W4QCnjLooK

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 10, 2025

Bale explained that stories about his relationship with Ronaldo or his supposed obsession with golf were hugely exaggerated: "I played once every two or three weeks." For the record, Gareth Bale shone as part of a legendary trio alongside CR7 and Karim Benzema. In total, he scored 106 goals in 258 appearances across all competitions wearing the Merengue shirt.