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Gareth Bale's retirement came as shock to LAFC after his pledge to the MLS side
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Why did Gareth Bale sign with LAFC? Former Champions League hero makes MLS switch
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Wales' Gareth Bale retires at 33: LAFC and Real Madrid champion says 'it's time for the next stage of my life'
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LA Galaxy hero hits back at Gareth Bale over Lionel Messi comments - Soccer - Sports - Daily Express US
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Gareth Bale's immediate plan with Real Madrid future looking murky
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Gareth Bale is not the greatest British player of all time according to Ex-Spurs star Danny Murphy
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Gareth Bale retires aged 33 as Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales legend calls time on glittering 17-year career
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Bale's Hollywood ending! Ex-Real Madrid star leads LAFC past Union to win MLS Cup in instant classic