Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33.

Bale played his final game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in Wales' last group stage match against England.

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The last club match in his career came for Major League Soccer club LAFC where he helped them win the MLS Cup last season.

"After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football," Bale said in a statement on Monday.

"I feel incredible fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life. The highest of highs over 17 season that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me."