Zidane defends Bale after flag criticism


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Paris St Germain v Real Madrid - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - September 18, 2019 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale REUTERS/Charles Platiau

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane defended Gareth Bale from criticism as the fallout continued over the Welshman's decision to celebrate his country's qualification for Euro 2020 with a flag that suggested the club were not top of his priorities.

Bale danced with a flag reading 'Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order' after Wales sealed qualification for their second consecutive European Championships earlier this week.

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