Gareth Bale retires from football at 33

Published date09 January 2023
Publication titleNigeria - The Nation

Former Tottenham and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has retired from professional football aged 33.

The Welshman won five Champions League titles and La Liga three times at Real Madrid and is arguably one of Britain's greatest-ever football players.

'After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.

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'I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love.

'It has truly...

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