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Tom Coleman

Gareth Bale dubbed 'biggest let-down of World Cup' and told he should have joined Cardiff City or Newcastle United

Gareth Bale has been branded 'the biggest let-down' of the 2022 World Cup, following Wales' disappointing campaign in Qatar.

Bale scored his side's only goal of an underwhelming tournament, stepping up to hammer home a second-half penalty against the USA. It was arguably the only high point of a dismal three games, with defeats to Iran and England landing Wales bottom of Group B.

The 33-year-old, who netted a decisive free-kick against Ukraine to send Wales to their first World Cup since 1958, endured a particularly difficult tournament, and was even subbed off at half-time during the defeat to the Three Lions.

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