Gareth Bale reveals dad’s illness forced him to retire from football at 33 as icon realised ‘there’s more to life’

Gareth Bale reveals dad’s illness forced him to retire from football at 33 as icon realised ‘there’s more to life’

GARETH BALE has revealed his dad’s secret illness forced him to retire. Real Madrid and Wales legend Bale hung up his boots at the age of 33 in January 2023. Bale’s final match was for his country against England at the 2022 World Cup. But the ex-Spurs star has opened up for the first time… Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]

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