Fans pay tribute to Gareth Bale on social media as the Welsh icon announces the departure from SHOCK
‘Best British player ever – fact!’: Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Gareth Bale as the Welsh icon announced her retirement from SHOCK six weeks after leading her country to the World Cup after promising to carry on
Gareth Bale announced his retirement on Monday and tributes poured in to congratulate the Welsh icon on his career.
The ex-Tottenham and Real Madrid striker had signed for MLS club LAFC just seven months before retiring and had just returned from managing Wales to their first World Cup since 1958.
The former Welsh skipper hinted at a possible future coaching job in his announcement as he is looking to retire from playing at the age of just 33.
Welsh icon Gareth Bale announced his retirement from professional football on Monday
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