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Jan 9, 2023 · Wales captain Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after a glittering career. The nation's most-capped male player and record men's goalscorer announced his...
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Gareth Bale has retired from professional football aged 33.
The former Tottenham and Real Madrid forward, who spent last season at LAFC in MLS, was part of Wales' squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Bale has described the decision to quit international football as "by far the hardest of my career".
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"My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life, but who l am," he added.
The Welshman won five Champions League titles and LaLiga three times at Real Madrid and is considered one of Britain's greatest-ever football exports.
Former Wales striker Robert Earnshaw speaking to Sky Sports News:
"I'm completely shocked, really, really shocked at the news. I think one year ago I was one who probably said he might be thinking of retiring and it might be in the back of his mind. I know it was, but I still didn't think it was actually going to happen, especially now that he has moved to LA over the last few months.
Jan 9, 2023 · Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football “with immediate effect”. The Wales captain bows out of the game having led his country out at the World Cup in Qatar, scoring against...
Jan 9, 2023 · Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect. In a social media post the striker revealed he would be retiring from both club and international football.
Jan 9, 2023 · Wales captain Gareth Bale announces retirement at age of 33. The nation's most-capped men's player with 111 appearances announced his decision on social media
Gareth Bale has announced his immediate retirement from football at the age of 33. The five-time Champions League winner’s last appearance was at the World Cup in late November, as Wales were...
Jan 9, 2023 · Gareth Bale has retired from football. The 33-year-old wrote in a statement: “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international...