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Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale announces
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Gareth Bale announces retirement after illustrious career with
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Gareth Bale retirement: Best of Real Madrid, Wales star's career
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Gareth Bale's most memorable moments for Wales, Tottenham and Real
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Bale retires at 33 with 5 CL titles, many Wales memories
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Gareth Bale's Real Madrid weekly salary is more than Cardiff's
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Talk of Gareth Bale swap deal with Manchester United's Angel di
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Gareth Bale retirement: LAFC & Tottenham celebrate star's career
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Gareth Bale confirms Real Madrid exit as he posts heartfelt
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Real Madrid express 'affection and love' after Gareth Bale
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Gareth Bale ends 17-year career as one of Wales' all-time great
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Gareth Bale thanks Real Madrid for 'dream' nine years in Spain
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Gareth Bale reveals plans to expand Par 59 bar empire across UK
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Real Madrid pay tribute to 'one of the club's great legends
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Gareth Bale finally earns recognition from Real Madrid despite