The recruitment of Gareth Bale by Real Madrid for 99 million euros has stirred controversy, with rivals Barcelona criticizing the transfer fee. Tata Martino, Barcelona’s coach at the time, expressed his concerns, stating that the cost of the transfer seemed almost disrespectful to the world in general. This rare instance of a rival club openly criticizing another’s recruitment reflects the magnitude of the transfer and the competitive nature between the top Spanish clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
GARETH BALE AT REAL MADRID! BARCELONA CRIES SCANDAL!
