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LA Galaxy hero hits back at Gareth Bale over Lionel Messi comments
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Chiellini, LAFC beat Timbers 3-2 after raising title banners
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Gareth Bale's emotional farewell in the LAFC locker room
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Gareth Bale has no role to play in MLS Cup — can he even be a
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Gareth Bale retires from all football, announcing it on Twitter
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LAFC substitute goalie McCarthy breaks hearts of Union in MLS Cup
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Gareth Bale broke promise to LAFC after announcing retirement
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Twitter reacts to Gareth Bale's shock retirement from football
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Gareth Bale announces his retirement
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Gareth Bale - To my Welsh family, My decision to retire
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Gareth Bale is departing MLS as a legend
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Gareth Bale retires aged 33 as Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales