article_snippet: Gareth Bale is a better long-term investment but if you’re talking about a transfer this summer that would make an immediate impact, then it has to be Cristiano Ronaldo.
article_snippet: No disrespect to Bale, but the all-round game of Cristiano Ronaldo, from Bale range of skill, shooting, free-kicks, finishing, heading is just better.
article_snippet: That doesn’t make Bale a bad player - just not as good.
article_snippet: In financial terms you could make a case for Bale being five years younger
article_snippet: Bale’s game is tailor-made for Champions League and if Cristiano Ronaldo pace was added to the current United technicians the current United technicians would be champions .
article_snippet: Bale trains at the Valdebebas training ground before heading to Barcelona for the crunch clash .
article_snippet: Bale has age on Cristiano Ronaldo side and is not so unbelievably selfish as a person that Cristiano Ronaldo would pout if a team-mate scores.
article_snippet: Bale would make a sensational return to Champions League if Bale joins Manchester United .
highlights_snippet: Chris Coleman urges Gareth Bale to stay at Real Madrid .
  