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Gareth Bale is a Welsh former professional footballer who played primarily as a winger. He transferred to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a then-world-record fee of €100 million. During his time in Spain, he won five UEFA Champions League titles and scored in multiple finals, including a notable overhead kick in 2018. Earning 111 caps, he is the most capped player and all-time top scorer for the Wales national team, whom he captained at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Gareth Bale ranks #103 of 267 in the Footballer ranking, behind Miroslav Klose, ahead of Predrag Mijatovic.
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How much did Real Madrid pay Tottenham for Gareth Bale in 2013?
Real Madrid paid a then-world-record transfer fee of €100 million to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013. The transfer narrowly surpassed the previous record set by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Which UEFA Champions League finals did Gareth Bale score in for Real Madrid?
Gareth Bale scored in two UEFA Champions League finals for Real Madrid. He famously scored a bicycle kick against Liverpool in the 2018 final in Kyiv, and he scored a crucial goal in the 2014 final against Atlético Madrid in Lisbon.
Did Gareth Bale ever play in the World Cup with the Wales national team?
Yes, Gareth Bale led the Wales national team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This was Wales's first World Cup appearance since 1958, with Bale scoring a penalty in their group-stage draw against the United States.
When did Gareth Bale officially retire from professional football?
Gareth Bale announced his retirement from professional football in January 2023. He retired immediately after his stint with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in Major League Soccer, where he won the MLS Cup.
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