53 Quotes by Gareth Bale

When I go on a pitch, I just try to enjoy it as much as I can. The more you enjoy it, the better you play.

I was quite small; then I had a big growth spurt that led to a problem with my back, which stopped me playing for a while. My bones were growing too quick for my weight.

Whenever we're playing in front of a Welsh crowd, they really do give you that extra bit to get the win.

Now that sports science is more advanced, we know that there are so many off-pitch factors that can affect how good you can become. If people are telling you to sleep a certain number of hours, eat specific foods, and drink a certain volume of fluids, then you have to be prepared to listen and learn.

I'm a proud Welshman.

You've just got to listen to what experienced people are telling you. You've obviously got to listen to what they want you to do in training and in matches and commit to improving every aspect of your game.

I'd say that La Liga is slightly more technical than the Premier League.

Playing with and for the best can only help you to improve.

It's good to have a bad season because you learn a lot about yourself; you become stronger, and you see where you have to improve.