That footballers sustain injuries is a fact that shouldn't be subject to any arguement. What however makes that of world's most expensive player, Gareth Bale a hot topic is the way Madrid according to spanish media is playing down the seriousness of the injury.

A spanish Doctor Dr Avelino Parajon however thinks buying the star was a big error and rip off. He has his reasons, "If Real Madrid have signed Gareth Bale knowing about this protrusion, they have committed an error. That is not to say that tomorrow it can be operated on and he can continue playing, like has happened many times.

"But if he already has problems with protruding discs, that indicates that it is not a one-off. When a person has those problems at that age, it suggests that he has a great possibility of suffering herniated discs and symptoms arising from that over time. It is a bad sign for any athlete."

Madrid was quick enough to debunk A spanish print media (Marca)'s earlier report that the £86million ex Spurs striker has a slipped disc and needs surgery. "He only has small chronic disc protrusion, which is extremely common among football players and that does not in any case affect them in the normal course of their duties." They stated.

All the best Bale. Wish him speedy recovery