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Bale reacts to retirement rumours ahead of Real Madrid return with cryptic 'drama' claim

The Wales international claims to be fully focused on European Championship duty as questions continue to be asked of his future

Gareth Bale is giving little away when it comes to his future plans, with the Wales international responding to reports of retirement being on the cards by saying that he does not want to cause "drama" ahead of this summer's European Championship.

The 31-year-old has doubled down on claims that revealing his intentions at this stage - ahead of a return to Real Madrid after a season-long loan spell back at Tottenham - would cause unnecessary "chaos".