Gareth Bale: Real Madrid and Wales star tests positive for Covid-19
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Gareth Bale is Wales' all-time leading scorer with 36 goals in 100 appearances
Wales captain Gareth Bale is among a group of Real Madrid players who have tested positive for Covid-19.
Forwards Marco Asensio and Rodrygo and goalkeeper Andriy Lunin have also tested positive, as has assistant coach Davide Ancelotti.
Injuries have restricted Bale to just three La Liga appearances for Real Madrid this season.
His most recent appearance was Wales' 5-1 win over Belarus last month, his 100th cap for his country.
A Real statement read: "Real Madrid CF reports that our players Asensio, Bale, Lunin and Rodrygo, and our first technical assistant Davide Ancelotti have tested positive for Covid-19."
Speaking after Wales' Nations League draw on Thursday, manager Robert Page said: "All I want to do is wish him [Bale] well and wish his family well, make sure he's not too ill with it.
"It just goes to show that it's rife. It doesn't matter who you are, you're not protected against it.
"I just wish him well and hope there's no negative side-effects."
Asked about the importance of vaccinations, Page added: "I don't know what his [Bale's] vaccination record is, whether he has been or not been.
"I can only speak for myself and I've had both vaccines and a booster and I've encouraged my family to do the same. That's all I can do.
"That's my opinion. I'd prefer them [players] to be vaccinated and any protection they've got against it will benefit them, but it's down to them ultimately and I have to respect their decision."
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