Giggs defends Bale after Wales lose to Uruguay

Ryan Giggs defended Gareth Bale’s contribution after he suffered his first defeat as Wales manager to Uruguay in the China Cup final.

Real Madrid star Bale has proved the big attraction at this four-team tournament in Nanning with his every move monitored by the media and his Chinese fan base.

But Bale had to settle for a spot in the shadows as Uruguay pair Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani lit up Uruguay’s 1-0 win.