1 year as in 1 year not allowed to play in the cup I think that is more then fair
Bale never did it for me, and it's nothing to do with the fact he plays for Tottenham. It's like with Xavi, there's no denying his supreme talent but I never really liked him much either. Bale is good, on form he is a monster but I think Hazard has more talent and given a few years will probably be better. Bale will end up at a better club though.
Xavi has played against all the top teams in europe (and the world) this past half decade and brought all of them to their knees.