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On this day: Bale announces himself

Saturday, November 2, 2013

On this day in 2010, Gareth Bale, now the world's costliest player, announced himself with a virtuoso display for Tottenham Hotspur FC against FC Internazionale Milano.

On this day: Bale announces himself
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