London – Wales football team captain and former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has shocked fans by announcing that he is retiring from the game at the age of 33. Bale, who led Wales to the World Cup finals after a gap of 64 years and scored a goal for the team, currently plays for Los Angeles FC in the US. ‘This decision was taken after a lot of thought. “I am retiring from club and international football,” Bale wrote on Twitter.
Bale, Wales’ all-time best player, made his international debut at the age of 17. Scored 41 goals for the country from 111 games. Having played through English club Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, he has grown into a valuable player at Spanish club Real Madrid. He scored 81 goals in 176 appearances for Real and won 5 Champions League titles.
English Summary: Gareth Bale Announces Retirement From Club And International Football