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Why did Gareth Bale retire? Enigmatic ex-Real Madrid and Wales star stands as modern British great
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Gareth Bale needs 'sympathetic' club, says Wales manager Robert Page, Wales
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Gareth Bale given new Real Madrid shirt number after being stripped of No. 11 - Daily Star
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World Cup 2022 odds: Gareth Bale hot favourite to lead the way for Wales in Qatar - Wales Online
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Gareth Bale loses his number 11 on Real Madrid return
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Lingard at 10 & Bale over Hazard: Newcastle fantasy XI compiled by club legend Rob Lee
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Wales - World Cup 2022 - Bale: “I'm at 100% for the World Cup”
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Gareth Bale hints at retirement decision after Wales result amid Southampton transfer message - HampshireLive
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January transfer window news & rumours LIVE: Brexit could force Gareth Bale out of Real Madrid
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Real Madrid immediately give away Gareth Bale's shirt number after 'erasing' Wales star - Mirror Online
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Gareth Bale's MLS struggles continue as he is substituted after an hour in latest outing
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Hungary cut down Wales after Gareth Bale fluffs the easiest of lines, Euro 2020 qualifying
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Gareth Bale believes Wales are in a 'fantastic position' after win over Turkey