Bale's ales: the Welshman launches own beer brand

Sergio Gallardo BEERS BY BALE The Welshman has launched his own brand after Wales' qualification for the World Cup

[{"selector":"#anim-f82ec575-30f8-4347-9860-c03bbca9a3bf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4e393051-e864-4e56-8e39-f12b159e9922 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(8.839679143372724%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] Wales have returned to the World Cup after 64 years, with Gareth Bale and his teammates receiving a bonus of 12 million euros for it.

[{"selector":"#anim-62e789db-5cce-40b7-89b4-60eb33ebcc1c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -192.80511%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With all that money, added to his own fortune, Bale has been assessing opportunities and decided to launch his own brand of beer.

[{"selector":"#anim-0373b0a9-bc0e-4aa8-8358-545896f7a520","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -222.22219%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5962f64e-6210-489c-9d7b-78e95121f005 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9259259259259259)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] The beers, known as 'Bale Ale' and 'Bale Lager', have been available to buy since the 3rd of October.

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[{"selector":"#anim-6ccf673f-6b5f-4994-9115-81a6ae5584e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 196.90347%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-302b2733-dd00-4f64-a565-ad7b9c537666 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9009009009009009)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] This is not only a pre-Qatar project as Bale looks to then export the beers to California in 2023, especially in Los Angeles, where he plays.

[{"selector":"#anim-6d88df66-0e98-4347-a645-588ac2af6e50","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.31330%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c6692fa2-77e4-4240-8a8a-b54c9b83674d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.8771929824561403)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] Bale also confirmed that the profits from the beer sales will be redirected back into the grassroots of Welsh football, to develop future stars.

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[{"selector":"#anim-06997735-1d91-4cf5-a426-736efdf0fe04","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 196.90347%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c3d184da-a782-4651-9503-155fa00154ba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] In Qatar, consuming alcohol on the street and being drunk in public is banned. Fans can drink alcohol in fan-zones, stadiums, bars and restaurants.

[{"selector":"#anim-b60c9ee9-b341-46ca-b763-e6e0027dcb70","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 196.90347%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c573a59c-ed21-4be7-a9b6-4968e1bd3e87 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 12.28070175438596%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] "We hope fans can enjoy 'Bale Ale' and 'Bale Lager' as we head into this year's World Cup," the player said in an official statement.

[{"selector":"#anim-2894a080-e49f-41f4-8ad2-5387380333be","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 196.90347%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ea190dc5-b0e0-426a-abfe-69f1fbcae142 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.9174311926605505)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] Gareth Bale is clearly a global brand, not only a top sportsman and a legend for Wales, he's now connecting with supporters with his beers.

[{"selector":"#anim-188315c7-2b46-4fde-ac34-709297be3f8e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.6802721088435374)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"forwards"}] David Adán MBAPPÉ He's unhappy at PSG and wants to leave the club as soon as possible WANTS OUT