Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football.Bale, Wales' most-capped men's player with 111 appearances, confirmed the decision on social media.The former Southampton, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward made his final competitive appearance during Wales' World Cup group stage fixture with England on November 29.

Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football.Bale, Wales' most-capped men's player with 111 appearances, confirmed the decision on social media.The former Southampton, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward made his final competitive appearance during Wales' World Cup group stage fixture with England on November 29.