Former Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ announces retirement
Welsh wizard Gareth Bale, formerly of Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 33 Read Full Article at RT.com
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Gareth Bale was once the most expensive footballer in history
Former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 33.
The Welshman, who became the most expensive player in football history when he moved to Real Madrid in 2013, was most recently seen on the world stage in Qatar, where he captained Wales in their unsuccessful bid to emerge from Group B at the FIFA World Cup. He scored his side’s only goal of the tournament from the penalty spot against the United States.
He had most recently represented Major League Soccer outfit Los Angeles FC, but made just 13 appearances since signing a 12-month contract in June.
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 9, 2023
“After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football,” Bale wrote in a social media statement on Monday.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have realized my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me.
“To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous managers and coaches, backroom staff, team-mates, all the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you have had is immeasurable.
“I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure…”
He was born to play for Spurs
