What in the world is that Bale, who only plays golf, is playing soccer again in Korea? But that's Seoul?media surprise attention

Sep 10, 2025

What in the world is that Bale, who only plays golf, is playing soccer again in Korea? But that's Seoul?media surprise attention
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Gareth Bale's return as a soccer player is a hot topic.

The British Daily Mail said on the 9th (Korea time) 'Vale will return to the ground through a charity match this weekend.The former winger, who turned 36 this year, will play for FC Spear in a charity match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea this Saturday. This game will be played in an attack-to-defence concept,' the report said.

The media said 'FC Spear includes legendary strikers such as Bale, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Wayne Rooney and Eden Hazard. Didier Drogba, Steven Gerrard, Frank Ribery and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will also play, with Arsène Wenger in charge. Shield United, on the other hand, formed a squad centered on the defense. Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Ashley Cole, Carles Puyol and Alessandro Nesta are named, and Rafa Benitez will be the coach. In the same event held last year, Shield United won 4-1 and highlighted the icon match.
What in the world is that Bale, who only plays golf, is playing soccer again in Korea? But that's Seoul?media surprise attention
Nexon's mega soccer event 'icon Match' will be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium for two days from the 13th to the 14th. The icon match, which first started last year, is attracting a lot of attention by recruiting more mega legends this summer.




One of the new legends is Bale. It is a legend that Korean fans are well aware of. Bale has grown from Tottenham to the best player in the Premier League (EPL) and moved to Real Madrid. Bale has become history at Real. He won five European Champions League titles and three Spanish La Liga titles.

Bale was the best winger in the world at the time. Together with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, they formed the best strikers of the time. He also made a lot of history as the ace of the Welsh national team. He led Wales to the semi-finals in Euro 2016 and to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.
What in the world is that Bale, who only plays golf, is playing soccer again in Korea? But that's Seoul?media surprise attention
In the 2020-2021 season, he was loaned to Tottenham for a while and became a teammate with Son Heung-min. It is Bale who also showed good chemistry with Son Heung-min. Tottenham's days were Bale's last spark. Bale has often been controversial for his actions before he retired as a footballer, appearing to have little interest in football. It is a veil that was closer to a golf ball, not a soccer ball.

In fact, Bale has been focusing only on golf since his retirement, away from soccer. He has participated in golf competitions and even runs a golf business. Golf, which has been interested since the days of Real, is now a representative activity of Bale.




Still, recently, he is gradually expanding his activities in the soccer world. The media reported 'This match coincides with Bale's recent move to expand his football activities again after retirement. He joined the TNT sports commentators as Ferdinand's replacement, and in the summer was also linked to rumours of a Cardiff City takeover.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.