Gareth Bale

31-year-old has scored just four goals in nine appearances for Real Madrid this season

French magazine announced shortlist of 30 players for prestigious award on Monday

Zidane insisted a new record run will mean nothing unless they end a five-year drought without the league title

Suarez and Neymar were also on target during a 5-1 thrashing of newly promoted club on Saturday

Real Madrid striker scored two goals and created another in his team's in 4-0 win on Monday

Celta were without both their top scorers from last season

27-year-old scored two goals as Los Blancos defeat Real Sociedad 3-0 on Sunday

The 23-year-old will eclipse Gareth Bale as the world's most expensive player

Lionel Messi won in 2015, but was just fifth on this year’s original list

Portugal's captain is favourite to win the award for a second time, after emerging victorious in Euro 2016

29-year-old will play his second Euro final against either host France or world champion Germany on Sunday

26-year-old says his national teammates will stick together to lift their spirits and do well again

A Seleção das Quinas will now face either Germany or host France on Sunday

Wales face-off against Portugal on July 7 to book spot in final

"It is always cute when the kids are there. But it is a European Championship not a family party"

Wales' star Gareth Bale is ready to face his opponent teammate of Real Madrid to reach the Euros final

Both Real Madrid stars will battle it out for a place in Euro 2016 final on Wednesday

Real Madrid star was instrumental in his side's win over Slovakia on Saturday

England favourites to come out of group unscathed but must be wary of threat posed by Wales

26-year-old has fond memories of venue, where he scored hat-trick for his former club in 2011 against Inter Milan

The Welsh star reportedly picked up injury as Madrid progressed to Champions League final

Real will travel to Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City on Tuesday in Champions League semi-final first-leg

26-year-old's two goals took his tally to 18 in just 21 La Liga appearances despite an injury-disrupted campaign

Los Blancos manager says his team had problems, not just in intensity, but also in their movement

Real Madrid star believes he is a better player now than he was last year

The Welshman says it was a big disappointment to see the former coach leave the club

The new Real Madrid managers says the Welshman will receive same affection that he had from Rafa Benitez

Los Blancos under fire coach admits a section of supporters was unhappy despite his side hitting historic 10 goals

The Welshman says he has a good relationship with the manager Rafa Benitez

Coach Rafa Benitez says the important thing was to get all the three points back home

Bayern Munich star scores his first international goals in a year for the National team in a 3-2 win on Friday