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Bale labelled 'the Welsh parasite' by Spanish press ahead of his
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Gareth Bale: Wales legend and former Real Madrid and Tottenham
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Tottenham close to re-signing Gareth Bale on loan from Real Madrid
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Gareth Bale retirement: Best of Real Madrid, Wales star's career
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Where Wales star earned his Spurs – Gareth Bale's time at
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Why did Gareth Bale retire? Enigmatic ex-Real Madrid and Wales
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Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33 with emotional message
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Bale linked with sensational return to former club Spurs
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Why has Gareth Bale retired? Reasons former Real Madrid & Wales
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Gareth Bale retires after starring for Tottenham, Real Madrid and
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Gareth Bale - Wikipedia
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Tottenham transfer news: Luka Modric urges Gareth Bale to join him
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Gareth Bale: Wales captain and Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur
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Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenham's Bale - The
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Gareth Bale didn't hate football. But if he did, so what?