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Gareth Bale at the 2023 BMW PGA Championship Pro-AM

Bale emphatically rules out professional golf career

Gareth Bale admitted he was "100% sure" that he could not become a professional golfer.

Soccer • 28 Jul

Gareth Bale scored 41 goals for Wales in 111 appearances

Bale retires from football at age of 33

Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from both club and international football.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Gareth Bale applauding the Wales supporters as the nation bowed out of the World Cup

I'll play for Wales 'as long as I'm wanted' – Bale

Gareth Bale insisted he would carry on playing for Wales as he surveyed the wreckage of the Dragons' miserable World Cup campaign.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Gareth Bale trudges off the pitch after the final whistle

Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take'

Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Wales are still underdogs to get out the group - Page

Robert Page says Wales remain outsiders to qualify for the World Cup's knockout stages after a dramatic opening day of Group B action.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

Van Dijk and Lewandowski will be hoping to bolster their international legacies this winter

A 'now or never' World Cup for a trio of modern greats

Now into their 30s, Virgil van Dijk, Robert Lewandowski and Gareth Bale will be keen to make a mark at the 2022 World Cup for different reasons.

World Cup 2022 • 16 Nov 22

Joe Allen (L) ad Gareth Bale are going to Qatar

Bale and Allen make Wales World Cup squad

Wales manager Rob Page called up the experienced Gareth Bale and Joe Allen despite fitness concerns as he announced the country's first World Cup squad in 64 years on Wednesday.

Soccer • 09 Nov 22

The Wales star is hopeful MLS will extend his international career

Bale eyeing Euro 2024 and beyond after LA move

Gareth Bale believes his move into Major League Soccer will help extend his international career to the 2024 European Championships and beyond.

Soccer • 12 Jul 22

LAFC hoping for 'long-term partnership' with Bale

Los Angeles FC hope their signing of Gareth Bale will prove a "long-term partnership" after the Wales international agreed to join the Major League Soccer club on a free transfer.

Soccer • 26 Jun 22

Bale's contract at Madrid is up after nine years and five Champions League trophies

Updated Gareth Bale to join Chiellini at Los Angeles FC

Wales forward Gareth Bale has agreed to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on an initial one-year deal when his contract with Real Madrid expires.

Gareth Bale • 25 Jun 22

Frenkie de Jong of The Netherlands chase by Gareth Bale of Wales

Bale wants to see a more streetwise Wales

Gareth Bale says Wales must learn "the dark arts" after conceding a last-minute goal that saw them beaten 2-1 by Nations League opponents the Netherlands.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

After two European Championship appearances, Bale is on course to go to a third major tournament for Wales

Bale focuses on 'dream' World Cup amid club uncertainty

Gareth Bale hinted Wales' qualification for the World Cup after a 64-year wait will force him to put any thoughts about a possible retirement on hold.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

Gareth Bale won five Champions Leagues at Real Madrid

Gareth Bale thanks Real as he finally makes his exit

Gareth Bale has marked the end of his Real Madrid career by thanking the club for making his football dream come true.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Gareth Bale celebrates after the win over Austria

Wales hero Bale hits out at 'disgusting' media coverage

Wales hero Gareth Bale praised his team-mates for digging deep to overcome Austria in their World Cup play-off but hit out at "disgusting" coverage of his own situation in the Spanish media in the build-up.

Soccer • 24 Mar 22

"It's a dream come true for everyone to play in a World Cup. To do it for Wales would be an incredible achievement"

'It's been a long time' - Bale eyes World Cup showdown

Gareth Bale has declared himself fit for Wales' World Cup play-off and says it would be an "incredible achievement" to end the country's 64-year wait to be at the tournament in Qatar.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

The Welsh talisman has not played since the qualifier against Estonia two months ago

Bale set to join Wales 100 club

Gareth Bale is poised to become the second Welshman to the 100-cap milestone in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Bale hits hat-trick as Wales grab win in final seconds

Gareth Bale ended his two-year Wales scoring drought as his hat-trick secured a thrilling 3-2 World Cup qualifying win over Belarus in Kazan.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Raheem Sterling was a target for racist abuse in Hungary

Bale wants racists to be banned from competition

Wales captain Gareth Bale called for countries whose fans are repeat racism offenders to be banned from international soccer after reported abuse towards England's Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham in Hungary.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

Wales captain Gareth Bale was speaking ahead of their clash with Belarus

Bale would support walking off pitch in face of abuse

Wales captain Gareth Bale says he would support his players walking off the pitch in the face of racial abuse and called for repeat offenders to be kicked out of international football.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

Gareth Bale was back among the goals for Real Madrid

European wrap: Bale and Ronaldo grab the headlines

Former team-mates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines on Sunday in contrasting fashion, but their respective clubs of Real Madrid and Juventus were held to disappointing draws.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Harry Kane appeared to say his goodbyes to the Spurs fans at the end of last season

Espirito Santo told to count on keeping Kane at Spurs

New Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he has been told to count on having Harry Kane around next season, but Gareth Bale will not be returning.

Soccer • 16 Jul 21

There was speculation in the build-up to Euro 2020 that the 31-year-old Real Madrid forward may be contemplating retirement

Bale reaffirms Welsh commitment after interview walkout

Gareth Bale has promised never to quit Wales as long as he is playing football.

Soccer • 27 Jun 21

'Obviously to finish the game how we did is disappointing'

Frustrated Bale laments Wales' Euro 2020 exit

Wales captain Gareth Bale admitted a sense of frustration at what might have been after they were knocked out of Euro 2020 following a 4-0 defeat by Denmark in Amsterdam.

Euro 2020 • 26 Jun 21

Gareth Bale said that he would be happy to remain on penalty duties despite his miss against Turkey

Bale targeting Wembley date

Gareth Bale believes Wales could benefit from a knockout Euro 2020 game at Wembley.

Euro 2020 • 20 Jun 21

Gareth Bale (L) celebrates with Connor Roberts

Bale delighted with Wales' 'fantastic position'

Gareth Bale described Wales as being in a "fantastic position" to make the knockout stage of Euro 2016 after beating Turkey in Baku.

Soccer • 16 Jun 21