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Wales' Gareth Bale retires at 33: LAFC and Real Madrid champion says 'it's time for the next stage of my life'
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Twitter reacts to Gareth Bale's shock retirement from football
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International Soccer Archives - Page 3 of 14 - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
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International Soccer Archives - Page 3 of 14 - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
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Gareth Bale retires aged 33 as Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales legend calls time on glittering 17-year career
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Gareth Bale: Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward retires from football aged 33, Football News
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Gareth Bale retires LIVE: Latest as Wales, Spurs and Real Madrid legend quits football
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Gareth Bale puts retirement talk on hold after Wales clinch World Cup spot - ESPN
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Gareth Bale: Wales legend and former Real Madrid and Tottenham star announces retirement from club and international football with immediate effect
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Gareth Bale: Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward retires from football aged 33, Football News