Bale back in training after long injury lay off

By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid's record signing Gareth Bale is nearing his return following a long layoff after the La Liga leaders announced on Sunday that he completed his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery in November. Wales international Bale went under the knife to treat damaged ankle tendons -- an injury he sustained in Real's 2-1 win at Sporting Lisbon on Nov. 22. Real coach Zinedine Zidane has said the forward will not be ready in time for Wednesda