Gareth Bale
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
Retires from sport
Bale has announced an immediate retirement from club and international football.
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This isn't too surprising for Bale, whose last work on the pitch was seen at the 2022 World Cup. His original contract with Los Angeles FC was supposed to last until June 2024, but there's no reason for him to play the first few months of the season and then leave, especially after he scored one of the biggest goals in club history in the MLS Cup Final. While the second stage of his career was marred by disappointment at Real Madrid, he secured numerous titles in the Spanish capital and was a presence on the pitch no matter where he played, reaching 141 goals in 394 official club appearances, as well as 41 international goals in 111 caps.
This isn't too surprising for Bale, whose last work on the pitch was seen at the 2022 World Cup. His original contract with Los Angeles FC was supposed to last until June 2024, but there's no reason for him to play the first few months of the season and then leave, especially after he scored one of the biggest goals in club history in the MLS Cup Final. While the second stage of his career was marred by disappointment at Real Madrid, he secured numerous titles in the Spanish capital and was a presence on the pitch no matter where he played, reaching 141 goals in 394 official club appearances, as well as 41 international goals in 111 caps.
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Hamstring injury confirmed
Bale was brought off with a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to England, manager Robert Page told BBC Sport."[Bale] tried to get to half time but unfortunately, he felt his hamstring. Look at Joe Allen, first 90 minutes for ages and he's thrown everything at it. Ben Davies had to come off through injury. It was a massive effort from the group and I'm so proud of them."
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Plays first half in loss
Bale completed one pass before getting subbed out of Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against England at halftime.
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Underwhelming versus Iran
Bale had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 0-2 loss versus Iran.
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Scores penalty against U.S.
Bale scored a goal and created a chance in Monday's 1-1 draw against the United States. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.
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Scores late equalizer in Cup Final
Bale subbed into Saturday's MLS Cup Final against the Union in the 97th minute, and he scored a goal and made three clearances in the 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) victory.
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Set to continue playing
Bale will play in the 2023 season, according to ESPN Transfer Talk.
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The Welshman is expected to continue playing after the 2022 World Cup, and he hopes to remain with MLS Cup champions Los Angeles FC. The 33-year-old former Real Madrid star signed a 12-month contract in Los Angeles last summer, which is said to include an option to continue through the 2024 season.
The Welshman is expected to continue playing after the 2022 World Cup, and he hopes to remain with MLS Cup champions Los Angeles FC. The 33-year-old former Real Madrid star signed a 12-month contract in Los Angeles last summer, which is said to include an option to continue through the 2024 season.