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Former Real Madrid and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from club and international football.
Gareth Bale has vowed that he plans to keep playing for Wales “as long as I’m wanted” after Rob Page’s side suffered a “disappointing” World Cup exit.
Wales manager Page has refused to rule out starting veteran duo Bale and Ramsey from the bench against England on Tuesday.
Wales manager Robert Page says his squad have addressed the issues that have seen them struggle to make an impact at the World Cup.
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Jordan has criticised “busted flush” Bale and “Eminem” lookalike Ramsey after Wales were beaten by Iran on Friday morning.
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Wales boss Rob Page has defended his decision to not start Gareth Bale as Wales lost 2-1 to Belgium in the Nations League.
“Perhaps he just wants more of the easy life in Los Angeles enjoying their sunshine-filled and plentiful golf courses.”
“This is the right place for me and my family and the right time in my career and I cannot wait to get started.”
“His contract is for 12 months, let’s see what happens. Maybe Gareth, by then, will probably want to come back.”
Cardiff City had been holding out hope that Gareth Bale might return to his hometown, but he opted for Los Angeles instead.
Gareth Bale will join MLS club LAFC upon the expiry of his Real Madrid contract.
Bale has been linked with a return to Spurs, as well as moves to Aston Villa, Newcastle and Cardiff.
“They’ve got a project; they’re going in the right direction – he would slot in.”
Man Utd are the ‘number one pretender’ for a player Arsenal also want, while three clubs fancy bringing Gareth Bale back to the Premier League…
“I want to be going into a World Cup playing games and being as fit as possible.”
“He’s [not] had the opportunity to play a consistent run of games for Tottenham, I think if he did he’d be fantastic.”