Gareth Bale was a fantastic player for Tottenham and still clearly has the club close to his heart.
The Welsh wizard joined the club from Southampton in 2007, and starred for Spurs before his move to Real Madrid in 2013.
Bale would return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on loan for the 2020-21 term, scoring 11 times in 20 appearances, despite his best years being behind him.
Playing an integral role as Spurs solidified themselves as a consistent Champions League challenger, the Welshman is remembered fondly in North London.
The 36-year-old retired from professional football in 2023, after a spell with Los Angeles FC, and even in retirement, he has shown that he still has Tottenham in his heart.
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A huge fan of golf throughout his career, Bale has been competing in The Icons Series – a tournament featuring professional athletes from various sports.
Alongside fellow former Premier League stars Aaron Ramsey, Robbie Fowler and more, Bale was asked to name his least favourite football club for the series’ TikTok account.
Instantly, the former Spurs man replied, saying: “Arsenal.”
Making his first appearance against the Gunners in 2007, Bale would score the opening goal as Spurs lost 3-1 at White Hart Lane.
The winger made 11 appearances against Arsenal in total, scoring five times.
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Tottenham developed Gareth Bale into one of the world’s best players during his time in North London, and his value skyrocketed with every passing campaign in the early 2010s.
Spurs would part with around £10million to sign the then 17-year-old left-back in 2007, and he would continue to improve throughout his time at White Hart Lane, before he made the switch to the Bernabeu after scoring 21 times.
With lightning pace, fantastic physical attributes and a wand of a left foot, Bale was a cut above any other wideman in the Premier League before his big move.
He would go on to have a fantastic career away from Spurs – scoring in two Champions League finals, and playing a talismanic role for his country as they reached the semi-final stage of Euro 2016.