Football news 2023: Gareth Bale retires, statement, trophies, accolades, why is he retiring, Wales national team, LAFC, latest, updates
![Gareth Bale announces retirement after illustrious career with Tottenham and Real Madrid | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk Gareth Bale announces retirement after illustrious career with Tottenham and Real Madrid | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/Gareth-Bale-retire-1718896.jpg?r=1673279981364)
Gareth Bale announces retirement after illustrious career with Tottenham and Real Madrid | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk
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Gareth Bale: Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward retires from football aged 33 | Football News | Sky Sports
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Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33 after glittering career with Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid
![Gareth Bale labelled best British footballer in history as agent backs Wales legend's decision to retire - but says a professional golf career unlikely | talkSPORT Gareth Bale labelled best British footballer in history as agent backs Wales legend's decision to retire - but says a professional golf career unlikely | talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/01/MG-TALKSPORT-BALE-GOLF-WALES-copy.jpg?w=620)
Gareth Bale labelled best British footballer in history as agent backs Wales legend's decision to retire - but says a professional golf career unlikely | talkSPORT
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