When Michael Dawson compares Spurs icon to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson once likened Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He hailed the Welshman's abilities and labeled him one of the best in the world.
Tottenham hosted rivals Arsenal in the North London Derby at White Hart Lane in the Premier League in March 2013. Bale opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Aaron Lennon made it 2-0 two minutes later. Per Mertesacker got one goal back in the 51st minute but Spurs held on to win.
After the game, Dawson likened Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, saying (via Daily Mail):
"Gaz is up there with Ronaldo and Messi in terms of ability - he’s one of the best players in the world at the moment, and probably the best in the world for me right now.
