[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Gareth Bale (30, Real Madrid) of Spain's professional football La Liga appealed to respect his hobby activities.
On the 26th (Korean time), Bale appeared on a golf podcast hosted by Eric Anders Lang and said, "I don't know why playing golf is a problem," adding, "People tell me to rest because playing golf leads to injuries."
He cited NBA player Stephen Curry (32, Golden State Warriors) as an example.
He said, "Basketball player Stephen Curry also plays golf on the morning of game day," adding, "But I have a set time to play golf. At the latest, I play golf two days before the game. I set that as the deadline for my rounds. Still, fans click their tongues."
He continued, "Fans like flashy scenes such as goals and assists," and said, "Even if I perform poorly, if I score just two goals, people will praise me as excellent."
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