Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Welsh player Gareth Bale announced, on Monday, his retirement from football, at the age of 33, just one month after he led his country to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The former Real Madrid player published a statement on his social media accounts, revealing that his shoes had been suspended.
“After careful and considered consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football,” said Bale.
He continued, “My decision to retire from international football was, by far, the most difficult of my career.”
Gareth Bale participated with the Wales national team in 111 international matches, during which he scored 41 goals.
At the level of clubs, Bell played with: Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur of England, Real Madrid of Spain and Los Angeles of America, and he achieved a number of titles, including: the European Champions League and (La Liga).
Twitter users interacted with the Welsh player’s decision to retire from the first popular game, and some emphasized that what he achieved during his football career will remain in the minds.
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