The chart shows us the characteristic “hockey stick” curve that makes exponential growth unstoppable. First global warming temperatures, now Gareth Bale. Why would anyone pay £85.3m ($132,709,740 USD) for a player, even if they happen to be Welsh? Last year in the Premier League, Bale made 33 league appearances and scored 21 goals from 133 shots. Apparently he had a better pass completion rate than both Ronaldo and Messi as well. The full stats here >>
Will Ronaldo and Bale get along at Real? Stay tuned, this could be fun.