Indyplus Video: Gareth Bale's greatest goals for Tottenham and Wales
As the Wales international completes his move away from White Hart Lane - we take a look back at the moments that convinced Real Madrid to break the world record transfer fee
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Your support makes all the difference.Gareth Bale has completed his move away from Tottenham. Here, we take a look at some of his greatest moments for Tottenham and Wales...
September 2007
Took Robbie Keane's flick in his stride before advancing down Fulham's right and cooly beating Antti Niemi to score his first goal for Spurs...
August 2010
Met Aaron Lennon's cross at head-height to volley home the winner at Stoke...
October 2010
Scored a trio of left-footed strikes in narrow Champions League loss at Internazionale
January 2012
Swept Lennon's ball first-time in to send an arcing shot up and over Joe Hart at Manchester City
September 2012
Picked the ball up at halfway before running across Man United's half and beating David De Gea
October 2012
Moved to the edge of the Scotland penalty area before swerving a shot in from range for the winner
January 2013
Ran from his own half at Norwich before powering home for the equaliser
February 2013
Scored pair of stunning long-range free-kicks at the end of each half to help Spurs beat Lyons in Europa League
February 2013
Picked up possession 30 yards from goal before sending dipping shot over Jussi Jaaskelainen for late winner at West Ham
March 2013
Controlled Jan Vertonghen's pass with first touch before sweeping past Michel Vorm with outside of left foot
May 2013
Curled home from 25 yards to seal late win over Sunderland on the final day of the season
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