“They Kind of Accepting Losing” – Following Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Decision, Gareth Bale Describes His Time in the States As “More Relaxed” Than at Real Madrid

The world of soccer has been bustling with the recent news of Lionel Messi potentially joining MLS side Inter Miami. Following this headline-making announcement, another former European star who has already played in the MLS, Gareth Bale, has made some interesting comments about the league.

Last year, Gareth Bale surprised the soccer world when after leaving Spanish giants Real Madrid, and signed with MLS side Los Angeles FC. Even though Gareth Bale only played for half a season in the MLS before retiring, he had an impactful performance and helped LAFC lift the MLS Cup. The star has also won numerous titles with Real Madrid and recently shared the key difference between the two.

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There’s no doubt about the legacy of Gareth Bale; be it in MLS or with the European champs. His achievements especially for Real Madrid speak for themselves. Having seen the playing environment of both, he recently opened up about the difference between playing in the US and playing in Europe.

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The Welshman spoke about the more relaxed atmosphere in America, particularly in comparison to his former club, Real Madrid. “Obviously it’s more relaxed,” he said. “At Real Madrid, if you lose a game it’s like the world is ending, you feel down. At MLS they kind of accept losing a bit more,” Bale added.

The comments from Bale are interesting and provide insight into the different playing cultures between Europe and America. It is well known that the pressure to perform is much greater in Europe, particularly at top clubs like Real Madrid where every game is scrutinized by the media and fans alike. This is in contrast to the US, where soccer is still growing and the expectations are not as high.

Going by the Welsh legend’s words, MLS clubs take a more relaxed approach. This could very well be the reason for Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami instead of Al-Hilal or FC Barcelona. As the MLS continues to grow and attract more top players, it will be interesting to see how the culture of the league evolves. Also, whether it becomes more similar to European soccer or if it maintains its own unique identity.

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