Wales captain Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football
Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.
In a social media post the striker revealed he would be retiring from both club and international football.
The 33-year-old Wales captain told his followers: “After careful thought and consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me.”
