He did what notorious predecessors such as Ian Rush and Ryan Giggs never managed: lead his country to a World Cup for the first time since 1958. And so Gareth Bale, record international for Wales, announced his retirement from football with peace of mind, at the age of 33. Looking back on a career of many ups, but also many downs.
PORTRAIT. “Wales, golf, Madrid. In that order”: Gareth Bale, 101 million dollar footballer who has been in surplus and longevity in recent years
