The 33-year-old Wales and former Real Madrid star footballer Gareth Bale has retired, to everyone’s surprise. Naturally, the entire football world was shocked by this news. Everyone wanted to enjoy a few more years of his artistic play on the football field.
He has performed exceptionally well in the Wales national team. He played 111 matches and contributed to the team by scoring 41 goals. His services are still much needed in the national team. He played nine consecutive years at Real Madrid and thrilled the fans.
He also played for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League and played in the American Major League Soccer before retiring. Although he retired at the age of 33, he will be remembered for what he did as a winger.
He is retiring as a truly legendary forward. He also managed to win the Champions League for Real Madrid. He has flashed in multiple El Clasico matches for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
He has won five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles in Real Madrid jersey. They have more in the basket of success. Spectators will remember him for a lifetime for a few moments on the football field.
For example, in the 2014 Copa del Rey final, he beat a Barca defender, ran from midfield, took the ball into the D-box and scored.
Gareth Bale was once the most expensive player in the transfer market. His double goals in the 2018 Champions League final are still remembered.
He was able to score the first goal in that match against Liverpool with a bicycle skill move. Real Madrid fans will forever remember Gareth Bale as a legendary player.