'The term 'legend' is overused in the modern game, but there are few players as deserving of that accolade than Bale.' 👏 9WWOS
"My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life but who I am," Bale said in a statement.
Only one player — former Real Madrid star Paco Gento — won more European Cup/Champions League titles than Bale."An opportunity for a new adventure."Gareth Bale of Wales looks dejected as he applauds the fans. Injuries and a breakdown in his relationship with former Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane led to Bale becoming a peripheral figure in the Spanish capital.
Bale, who made his Wales debut in May 2006 in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago, broke the previous Wales record of 28 goals set by Ian Rush."How do I describe what being a part of this country and team means to me? How do I articulate the impact it has had on my life? How do I put in to words the way I felt, every single time I put on that Welsh shirt?" Bale said.
Lloris won the 2018 World Cup and was captain of the squad that lost to Argentina in the final in Qatar last month.
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