By Zuko Komisa
Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from soccer.
At the age of 33, Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football, putting an end to one of the most illustrious careers in British football history.
The former Real Madrid player, who recently played in his last World Cup match, was Wales’ all-time leading scorer with 111 goals while also winning five Champions League medals.
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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.
Bale wrote on social media: “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised 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.
“From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career that I have an immense pride and gratitude for. Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.”
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 9, 2023
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 9, 2023
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