Gareth Bale has revealed how a family illness contributed significantly to his decision to retire from football earlier than expected at just 33 years old.
The iconic winger enjoyed one of modern football’s finest and most trophy-laden careers, which peaked during an incredibly successful yet divisive spell with Real Madrid. Having starred for Tottenham Hotspur, the legendary Wales international made the move to the Santiago Bernabéu in 2013 and proceeded to dazzle in Spain’s capital.
