The World Goes Mad as Gareth Bale Lets His Hair Down During Wales Match, But Is He Hiding Something?

Gareth Bale's man-bun is a thing of beauty. The Welsh superstar has been nurturing it for some time now and it has become synonymous with the Bale image.

However the world was treated to a rather different hairstyle from the Real Madrid superstar during Wales' World Cup qualifier against Georgia when he let his hair out of the bun, to the ​surprise of many.

Despite Bale giving Wales the lead in the 10th minute of the game, the away side hit back to level the scores and to the surprise of many, held out for a point meaning Wales now sit third in their group.

The biggest talking point from the game understandably centred on Bale's hair of course, with many taking to Twitter to express their surprise at just how long it is when released from the beautiful man bun.

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CaughtOffside @caughtoffside

For those who were wondering how long Gareth Bale's hair is without the top-knot... https://twitter.com/caughtoffside/status/785162915863261184/photo/1pic.twitter.com/Mu1aGBrzji 

10:30 PM - 9 Oct 2016

 
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Catherine K. @Kate00019

I'm defo in favour of Gareth Bale being the new face for l'oreal's hair campaign! #becausehesworthit #WALGEO

1:02 AM - 10 Oct 2016

 
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Paddy Power 

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Gareth Bale's hair actually looks better in a man bun, which is some achievement. #WALGEO https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/785156713720713216/photo/1pic.twitter.com/lIPSbueaUc 

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Whilst this big moment in history unfolded, many sceptics of Bale's locks were quick to jump on the band wagon, using it as an excuse to highlight a rumoured balding problem.

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Gareth Bale @GarethBaleNews

Is Wales superstar Gareth Bale going bald? - The Sunhttp://www.snsanalytics.com/vVB9y1 

3:18 PM - 22 Jul 2016

Is Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale going bald at 27? Images of his hairline continue to fuel...

IS Gareth Bale going bald? It’s a question that’s been doing the rounds on social media and online forums for the past couple of years. The Real Madrid and Wales superstar, 27, had near…

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Adrian Evans @stradeypark

The lengths Gareth Bale is going to to cover his bald patch is incredible. Just accept it Gar.

9:48 PM - 9 Oct 2016

 
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Some are convinced they spotted a bald patch http://bit.ly/2denoI4 

2:26 PM - 10 Oct 2016

An important moment in football history: Gareth Bale lets his hair down while playing for Wales |...

Highlight of the match

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John Ashton @thedoveman1982

Wales should be kicked out of the World Cup due to Gareth Bale being the worst ever bald denier.

9:51 PM - 9 Oct 2016

 
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Although Bale may well regret this monumental decision to let his hair out of the bun following another social media meltdown, Wales manager Chris Coleman may have been slightly relieved with the attention being drawn away from his sides disappointing draw.  

Perhaps Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane should take note of this tactic.

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