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FILE - Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela, center, holds up the Supporters' Shield trophy in an awards ceremony after an MLS soccer match against the Nashville SC, Sunday Oct. 9, 2022
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Cifuentes happy to hand LAFC shirt number to new star team-mate Bale
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Welcome to Los Angeles FC': Gareth Bale's new club confirm the Wales captain is heading to the MLS
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Tottenham hero Gareth Bale is about to discover if his biggest risk yet has paid off
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A dragon in the City of Angels – What can Gareth Bale and LAFC expect from each other?
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Gareth Bale a doubt for Wales' Nations League clash against Belgium with star struggling with MLS schedule and jet lag
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Welcome to Los Angeles FC': Gareth Bale's new club confirm the Wales captain is heading to the MLS
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Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC
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Gareth Bale may need MLS and LAFC more than they need him, Gareth Bale
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Major League Soccer finale pits LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union
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