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'I give it six weeks before Gareth Bale is playing in that dodgy Saudi golf league': Fans on social media jokingly speculate that Wales legend will join rebel LIV tour after keen golfer announced his football retirement

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Fans are jokingly predicting that Gareth Bale will join the LIV golf series after confirming his retirement from football in an emotional post on social media.

The former Real Madrid star has called to an end to his illustrious career which saw him win five Champions Leagues, three LaLigas and three Club World Cups.

The 33-year-old - who played for Southampton, Tottenham, Madrid and Los Angeles FC - penned an emotional message on social media to bid farewell to the fans on Monday afternoon.

Gareth Bale confirmed his retirement from football in an emotional post on social media

Fans have quickly taken to social media to predict that Bale much like many other sporting stars will opt for a job swap by taking up golf more prominently.