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Real Madrid express 'affection and love' after Gareth Bale
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I don't have his number!' - Bale agent laughs off shock Getafe
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Gareth Bale travels 5,000 MILES for emotional goodbye to Wales
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Fans pay tribute to Gareth Bale on social media as the Welsh icon
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Gareth Bale retires aged 33 as Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales
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Gareth Bale: Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward
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Wales believe Gareth Bale will NOT retire from international duty
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Gareth Bale broke promise to LAFC after announcing retirement from
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Gareth Bale announces retirement from club and international
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AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC
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Twitter reacts to Gareth Bale's shock retirement from football
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Gareth Bale: Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward
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Gareth Bale retires from soccer