Bale Announces Sudden Retirement From International and Club Football

• Gareth Bale has called an end to his amazing career for club and country after 17 years
• Bale made a name at Tottenham Hotspur before a career-making move to Real Madrid
• He represented Wales 116 times and scored 40 goals to become one of the country's best

After 17 years as a professional footballer, Gareth Bale has made the decision to retire from the sport.

The former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur star spent last season with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer, and most recently represented Wales at the FIFA World Cup.

Considered one of Britain’s greatest football exports, Bale won five Champions League titles as well as three La Liga titles. He also helped LAFC achieve their first-ever MLS Cup trophy.

However, the Welsh attacker has decided to call an end to his playing career, describing it as the best decision he’s ever made, Sky Sports reported.

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"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,” he said.

As noted by Transfermarkt, Bale represented Wales 116 times and scored 40 goals for the national team. He also enjoyed a legendary career at club level, playing for Southampton, Spurs, Madrid and finally LAFC.

Bale congratulates Benzema

Bale congratulated Karim Benzema, after the Frenchman won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, Sports Brief reported.

Benzema was named the men's winner at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, following his remarkable performance in the 2021-22 season.

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He fended off competition from Robert Lewandowski (4th), Kevin De Bruyne (3rd) and Sadio Mane (2nd) to become the fifth Frenchman to win the prestigious prize.

Bale scores US solo goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Wales international Bale scored a solo goal, to help Los Angeles FC defeat Real Salt Lake 4-1 on August 6 in the Major League Soccer.

The 33-year-old joined the MLS club following his exit from Real Madrid, after spending nine years at Santiago Bernabeu.

Bale is yet to start a game for his new club and was on the bench once again, in the match against their Western conference rivals.