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Gareth Bale is drenched in water by his LAFC team-mates as he sings on the pitch
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Gareth Bale's retirement came as shock to LAFC after his pledge to the MLS side
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Bale:MLS is a lot more chilled. If you lose at Madrid, it's like the world's ended, you get crucified (In the MLS) There is no consequence, you can't get relegated. They accept
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Gareth Bale gets off the mark with first goal for LAFC following transfer to MLS - Mirror Online
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Gareth Bale's first LAFC start ends in DISASTER with his side thrashed 4-1 by Austin
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Gareth Bale gets off the mark with first goal for LAFC following transfer to MLS - Mirror Online
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Gareth Bale to join LAFC in MLS on one year contract - Cartilage Free Captain
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Gareth Bale receives heroes welcome during LAFC's celebratory parade
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Fans all saying same thing as Gareth Bale scores first goal for LAFC after free transfer from Real Madrid