Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale faces La Liga ban for ‘obscene’ gesture vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale faces La Liga ban for ‘obscene’ gesture vs Atletico Madrid
Gareth Bale: 100 Real Madrid goals
Last weekend was special for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid.
Los Blancos beat their city rivals Atletico in the derby in La Liga.
Bale started the match on the bench, but after being brought on he scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid against the Rojiblancos.
However, less than a week after the derby, Bale is now facing the possibility of a La Liga ban.
Gareth Bale faces La Liga ban for ‘obscene’ gesture vs Atletico
After he scored against Atletico, Gareth Bale focused attentions with his celebration.
Bale celebrated his 100th goal with the following gesture.
The Welsh international could now be in hot water, after La Liga confirmed they are investigating Bale’s behaviour.
In a statement issued by the Spanish league on Thursday, Bale has been warned that his gesture may have been “obscene”.
Bale also stands accused of “inciting opposition fans.”
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Los gestos de Bale tras marcar el gol@daudenibanez
“Tenía que haber intervenido el VAR por menosprecio a la grada y es roja” pic.twitter.com/JptaKFYm7e— Radioestadio (@Radioestadio) February 9, 2019
Forget all his accomplishments, Bale deserves to be known as a legend just for telling Atleti fans to shove it pic.twitter.com/WYPsLfBxEF
— krishna (@cryshnah) February 9, 2019
Gareth Bale’s possible punishment
If found guilty, Gareth Bale could be suspended.
According to AS, Real Madrid may miss Bale for three matches.
La Sexta believe Bale’s punishment could be even harsher. They’ve reported the punishment could range from four to twelve matches.
LaLiga have denounced Gareth Bale for his ‘controversial’ celebration against Atlético Madrid. The Welshman could face a ban up to twelve matches, if the celebration was directed towards the crowd. [AS] pic.twitter.com/wcJHJmWdT1
— RMOnly (@ReaIMadridOnly) February 14, 2019
Also see: Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos may be banned by UEFA after Ajax foul play.
VAR drama: Real Madrid benefit from controversial decision vs Ajax.
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February 14, 2019 at 04:54AM