Real Madrid legend, Gareth Bale ‘step back’ from club and international football

Real Madrid legend, Gareth Bale 'step back' from club and international football

Former Real Madrid Star and Wales International – Gareth Bale has officially decided to ‘step back’ from International Football, hanging his boot from club games as well.Real Madrid legend, Gareth Bale 'step back' from club and international football

Bale announced in a letter he posted on his Twitter handle today and addressed to Wales Football Federation that he is ‘stepping back, but not away from the team that lives in him, and runs through his veins.

According to the Wales International;

I shared a dressing room with boys that became brothers, and a backroom staff that became family. I played for the most incredible managers and felt the undying support and love from the most dedicated fans in the world. My journey on International stage is one that changed not only my life but who I am. The fortune of being Welsh and being selected to play for and Captain Wales has given me something incomparable to anything else.”

Gareth Bale said;

I am honoured and humbled to have been able to play a part in the history of an incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together, I have been to unexpected and amazing places.

He then thanked everyone for being on the journey with him. “After all, the dragon on my shirt is all I need,” Bale concluded.

Bale further added;

After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me.

From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career that I have an immense pride and gratitude for. Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.

To show my gratitude to all of those that have played their part along this journey, feels like an impossibility. I feel indebted to many people for helping to change my life and shape my career in a way I couldn’t have ever dreamed of when first started out at 9 years old.

To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous managers and coaches, back room staff, team mates, all the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you have had is immeasurable.

My parents and my sister, without your dedication in those early days, without such a strong foundation, I wouldn’t be writing this statement right now, so thank you for putting me on this path and for your unwavering support.

My wife and my children, your love and support has carried me through. Right beside me for all the highs and lows, keeping me grounded along the way. You inspire me to be better, and to make you proud.

So, I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure...

Gareth Bale has done his best. He is arguably Wales biggest and best player. Now, he will have more time to play golf

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Obum Akawor
A retired Senior Civil Servant and sports journalist. A Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration, FCAI.

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