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    Gareth Bale

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    Wales legend Gareth Bale is one of the most decorated former players in world football with five Champions League titles under his belt.

    Bale began his career at Southampton before joining Tottenham in 2007. After converting from a left-back to left winger, he became arguably the most fearsome in his position in the Premier League.

    Bale signed for Real Madrid in 2013 for a then reported world record fee of £85.3million. He enjoyed tremendous success during his time at the Bernabeu, playing his part in five Champions League-winning seasons.

    However, after falling out of favour at Madrid, Bale departed the Spanish club in 2022 following their Champions League win over Liverpool.

    Bale joined Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer in June 2022 and helped the club win their first ever MLS Cup title.

    During his career he has won numerous trophies including five Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles, a Copa Del Rey and the MLS Cup. He was also been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice.

    He was the Wales international talisman for over 15 years, leading them to two European Championship tournaments and their first World Cup since 1958.

    During the 2022 World Cup defeat to England, the 33-year-old made a record 111th Wales appearance. He is also the country's all-time leading scorer.
    In January 2023, Bale retired from football.

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