Gareth Bale retirement: 10 biggest highlights of Welsh magician's trophy-laden career

Former Wales international Gareth Bale anunced his retirement from professional football at of 33 on Monday. Bale took to his official social media handles to share news with his fans and supporters all across globe. Bale was last seen in action for Wales at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, where his team was kcked out of group st. Bale has also represented Tottenham Hotspur and Real Mrid in club football in Europe. 

"My decision to retire from International football has been, by far hardest of my career. Thank you to every one of you for being on this journey with me. So for w I am stepping back. but t away from team that lives in me and runs through my veins. After all, dragon on my shirt is all I need," Bale wrote in his statement. 

5 biggest highlights of Gareth Bale's career 

• Bale has won five UEFA Champions League in his career, all of which have come while playing for European giants Real Mrid (2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22).
• Welsh superstar has also won three UEFA Super Cups with Real Mrid (2014, 2017, 2017)
• Bale has won three FIFA Club World Cups with Spanish Club (2014, 2017, 2018).
• Bale has three La Liga trophies in his cabinet courtesy of Real Mrid topping Spanish league table in 2016-17, 2019-20, and 2021-22. 
• Bale was included in  UEFA Champions League Squ of Season in 2015-16 after Real Mrid won competition that year. 
• Bale le Wales to ir first appearance in FIFA World Cup in 58 years.
• Bale scored a hat-trick against Inter Milan in his first appearance in Champions League.
• Bale scored a spectacular bicycle kick in final against Liverpool to help Real Mrid win Champions League title. 
• Bale also scored a memorable goal against Barcelona in Copa del Rey final as sprinted past Barca players to score a wonderful solo goal. 
• Bale took Wales to semi-finals of Euro 2016 where y lost to eventual champions Portugal.

Im: AP