Gareth Bale breaks the internet with emotional 6-minute video to highlight amazing career

Gareth Bale shocked sporting world when he anunced his sudden retirement from professional football on Tuesday. Bale posted a long mess on his social media handles to anunce that he has decided to retire from both club and international football. Bale's last international football match was against England while he played last match of his career for Major League Soccer outfit (MLS) LAFC and helped m win MLS Cup.

Relive Gareth Bale's football career in this video

"After careful and thoughtful consideration, I anunce my immediate retirement from club and international football," Bale said in a statement on Monday.

"I feel incredible fortunate to have realised my dream of playing sport I love. It has truly given me some of best moments of my life. highest of highs over 17 season that will be impossible to replicate, matter what next chapter has in store for me. To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Mrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous manrs and coaches, back room staff, team mates, all dedicated fans, my nts, my amazing friends and family, impact you have h is immeasurable. So, I move on with anticipation to next st of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new venture," Bale concluded."

Bale on Thursday posted an emotional video on social media to relive his amazing trophy-len career with Southampton, Tottenham, Real Mrid, LA Galaxy and Wales. 

Gareth Bale anunces retirement

Bale was once world’s most expensive player when he joined Real Mrid for $132 million in 2013 and, alongside Cristia Ronaldo, was a devastating forward capable of surging runs and brilliant goals with his powerful left foot.

He was a European champion with Mrid in 2014, ’16, ’17, ’18 and last year, before finishing his club career by helping Los Angeles FC win Major League Soccer title.

Affected by injuries in recent years, he ended his career saving best performances for his country, for whom he played a record 111 matches and scored a record 41 times.

Key to qualifying Wales for its first World Cup in 64 years, Bale scored in group st in Qatar — a penalty against United States — and his last match was a 3-0 loss to England on v. 29.\

Bale said his decision to retire from international soccer was “by far hardest of my career.”