Former Madrid midfielderreal Madrid » Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football.
“After long and careful deliberations, I am announcing my retirement from football at club and national team level. I am extremely lucky to fulfill the dream of playing the sport I love. In football, I have experienced some of the finest times of my life.
From the first touch of the ball in Southampton to the last games for Los Angeles, I can only be proud of my club career. Playing for the national team and captaining it in 111 matches is a dream come true.
It seems impossible to express my gratitude to everyone who participated in this trip. I feel
I am indebted to so many people who have helped me change my life and create a career I can’t even dream of.
could when he started playing football at the age of 9. My previous clubs: Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally Los Angeles. All of my former coaches, teammates, all of the dedicated fans, agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you’ve had cannot be measured.
My parents and my sister, without your early dedication, without such a solid base, I
couldn’t write this right now so thank you for putting me on this path and for your unwavering
Support. My wife and children and your love and support got me through this. So, I am looking forward to the next phase of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure,” the 33-year-old wrote on social media.
According to him, the decision to end his career in the national team was “the most difficult of his career”.
How can I describe what it means to me to be part of this country and this team? How can I express the impact this has had on my life? How can I put into words what I felt every time I wore this t-shirt? I shared a locker room with the players who became my family. I’m leaving, but I’m not turning away from the team that lives in me and runs through my veins. In the end, the dragon on my T-shirt is all I need,” the footballer stressed.
Bale started his career at Southampton and then played for Tottenham, Real Madrid and Los Angeles, with whom he signed a contract last summer. As part of the Royal Club, the Welshman became a five-time Champions League winner, a three-time Spanish champion, owner of the country’s Cup and Super Cup and a four-time club winner. World Championship. With Los Angeles, he won the MLS Cup.
Bale holds the Wales national team record for caps (111) and goals (41).
Source : MatchTV
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