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Gareth Bale:John Hartson hails retired forward as 'the GREATEST
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Gareth Bale taken off at half-time against England after just
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Fans pay tribute to Gareth Bale on social media as the Welsh icon
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Gareth Bale's gesture to Wales fans in World Cup heartbreak as
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Fans pay tribute to Gareth Bale on social media as the Welsh icon