Bale undergoes successful ankle surgery

(Reuters) - Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle in London, the club said on Tuesday. The Wales international damaged tendons in his ankle during his team's 2-1 Champions League victory at Sporting Lisbon on Nov. 22. "Our player Gareth Bale has undergone today successful surgery to repair damaged tendons in his right ankle," Real said in a statement.