Gareth Bale was given a special farewell by Wales fans as they played their first home game since his recent retirement.The 33-year-old announced in January that he was hanging up his boots after an illustrious career.His left peg was amazing, but with a golf club ain’t no difference: Bale makes awesome golf debutBack in the day, Bale starred at Tottenham before a highly successful move to Real Madrid, where he won 15 major honours.The former winger also shone for his country, and Wales fans took the opportunity to say thanks to their star ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia in Cardiff.##NAJAVA_MECA_7137318##This is the end for Gareth BaleHe was presented with a commemorative cap and plaque for his achievements. Speaking to Red Wall himself, he said:”I just want to say what an honour it has been to represent this country, to play in front of the best fans in the world.”You supported me and my family and all the team through the lows of the lows, the highs of the highs. I can’t thank you enough, and honestly, it’s been the biggest pleasure playing in front of you for my whole career.Gareth Bale gave a farewell speech to the fans before Wales’ game against Latvia in Cardiff ❤️ 🏴 #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/fJSZZsd8PR— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 28, 2023 “Obviously, I’m going to miss playing in front of you but make sure you keep supporting the boys.”You, the fans, are Welsh football, you make it so special, you make it what it is today and, obviously, I’ll be cheering on like you lot and hopefully see you soon in the future. Thank you.”Bale’s magic has finally run out: The captain was by far the worst player in Wales’ crippling defeat to IranBale made 111 appearances for Wales from 2006 to 2022, with his 40 goals making him their all-time record scorer.He featured at Euro 2016 and Euro 2020, before captaining his country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
