Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale has reportedly called off his wedding to fiance Emma Rhys-Jones due to an ongoing family rift.
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The players in question were midfielders Dele Alli and Eric Dier, and forward Raheem Sterling
The win marks the 13th time Madrid will lief the trophy
The match will be best remembered for the 28-year-old’s wonder goal, but a couple of Loris Karius howlers will also live long in the memory – the German at fault for the first and third of the Spanish outfit’s goals on a famous night in Kiev
Bale proved his worth by delivering the Champions League trophy with a sensational brace after coming off the bench in the 3-1 win over Liverpool in Saturday’s game
The Portuguese star said he would soon make an announcement on his future
The final game was played on Saturday in Kiev
The eyes of the world will be on the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev on Saturday (today) as two genuine European heavyweights compete for the Champions League trophy in club football’s biggest match.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that notable among others left out of the squad were captain Sergio Ramos and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo has been rested for four of Real’s last five away games in La Liga in order to stay sharp for their Champions League games, missing their trips to Leganes, Espanyol and their last outing against Las Palmas
The result gave Ryan Giggs a winning start to life as an international manager.
The Wales and Real Madrid football star from Cardiff made the announcement on Twitter on Friday
The Wales captain was left out of the starting eleven for both of his side’s Champions League last-16 games against Paris St Germain.
The result has allowed Zinedine Zidane’s side to move to within seven points of second-placed Atletico Madrid in the table, while Getafe stay down in 10th position
Keeping an eye on a crucial Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Zidane opted to start with an experimental starting XI, but Madrid might have been ahead inside the opening exchanges had Gareth Bale been able to head Achraf Hakimi’s cross either side of Diego Lopez
Ronaldo netted twice for the Spanish champions, but passed up the chance to score his hat-trick in the latter stages from the penalty spot as the Portuguese allowed under-fire Benzema to get his name on the scoresheet.
The vital goal in the 81st minute, moments after replacing Karim Benzema, propelled Madrid into the final billed for Saturday, giving them an opportunity to win the cup for the third time and match the tournament record of their Spanish rival, Barcelona
“But following dialogue with Real Madrid, Bale was sent for a scan and results confirmed that he wouldn’t be fit to feature,” the Football Association of Wales said on Tuesday in a statement.
Real Madrid made the breakthrough in the 18th minute when Bale produced a cushioned volley from a Carvajal cross as the reigning champions took the lead in Dortmund
Gareth Bale came closest for the hosts, but saw his brilliant flicked effort tipped on the post by Adan, before Sanabria scored the most dramatic of winners to inflict a defeat which leaves Zinedine Zidane’s men seven points behind leaders Barcelona, and still without a win at home in the league all season