Gareth Bale’s agent has reacted angrily to Roy Keane’s criticism of the Real Madrid star, saying he does not take notice of "failed" managers.
Bale was largely anonymous for Real in the Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to Juventus on Tuesday night in Turin.
Keane, working as an analyst for ITV, said after the game: "You can't win a game with 10 men.
"Why should we take any notice of comments from people who don't know what they are talking about" - Jonathan Barnett
"Gareth Bale gave Real Madrid nothing tonight. He took the easy decision every time.
"The reason he is at Real Madrid is because he can be brave on the ball. He didn't take a player on once and his team-mates will not be happy with him."
Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, responded by saying Bale is only concerned by "relevant comments".
"Why should we take any notice of comments from people who don't know what they are talking about - and from people who have failed in management," Barnett told the BBC.
"This is only an issue in England. Gareth is at the biggest club in the world. He is one of the best players in the world. He is fine.
"He only listens to relevant comments. He is 100% focussed on Real Madrid."
14 - Gareth Bale has just 14 touches in the first-half of this match, fewer than any other player (six fewer than Casillas). Peripheral.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 5, 2015