Wales captain Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33
Wales captain Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33
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Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football. Bale, Wales’ most-capped men’s player with 111 appearances, confirmed the decision on social media. The former Southampton, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward made his final competitive appearance during Wales’ World Cup group stage fixture with England on November 29.
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