Former Real Madrid and Wales coach John Toshack is disappointed Gareth Bale is incapable of speaking Spanish.
Toshack, in his book 'Toshack's Way: My Journey through Football', is critical of Bale's efforts to adapt to life in Madrid.
He said, "It's what disappointed me a bit about Gareth, he has not been able to give an interview in Spanish in the time he has been there.
"It has nothing to do with the goals he scores, but if you go to work in those places, you owe it out of respect for the people."
Toshack also took aim at David Moyes over his disappointing spell at Real Sociedad.
"Moyes spent the whole year living in the Maria Cristina Hotel, the most expensive in the city. I do not think the Basques would find this too respectful, it was striking that he went out for walks every night and received Spanish classes, but he did not let himself be loved in any way by the people there."