Wales legend Gareth Bale has hung up his boots at the age of 33, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated British careers of all time.
Bale announced the shock decision in an emotional social-media post on Monday, just six weeks after being dumped out of the Qatar World Cup with Wales.
The former Tottenham and Real Madrid star wrote in the message: 'After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.
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