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Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33
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Gareth Bale retires at 33 with 5 Champions League titles, many Wales memories
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Wales captain Gareth Bale retires from all football aged 33
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Retired football great Gareth Bale to play golf - Sportstar
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After five Champions League trophies and over 550 games - Garreth Bale retires at 33 years old
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Real Madrid express 'affection and love' after Gareth Bale announces retirement
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Bale retires at 33 with 5 CL titles, many Wales memories