Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro have sent classy messages to their former Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale after the Wales icon confirmed his retirement aged 33.
Varane, Casemiro and Bale played together for eight years at the Santiago Bernabeu and, during that time, the Spanish giants won two La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with further success in other competitions. Albeit in a bit-part role, Bale added to those triumphs - alongside regular starter Casemiro - with a domestic and European double last season.
With such a glittering trophy cabinet between them, the trio served up countless memories while playing for an iconic Real side which also featured Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and more. But there is one highlight that stands above the rest - for Varane at least.
