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Former Wales, Real Madrid and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retired from football at age 33

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Gareth Bale, one of Britain’s most talented players, has retired at the age of 33. The former Wales, Real Madrid and Tottenham forward announced the news on social media, saying it was the ‘hardest’ decision of his career.

Former Wales, Real Madrid and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retired from football.

The 33-year old has had a stellar career, winning five Champion League titles. He also played in the World Cup in Qatar for Wales.

He won the European Championship with Madrid in 2014 and ’16. He also won it again in ’17. And last year. His club career ended by helping Los Angeles FC to win the Major League Soccer championship.

The Welshman played a record-breaking 111 matches and scored a record-breaking 41 goals for his country.

He announced the news on social media and said that it was the ‘hardest’ decision of his career.

Bale said that his journey on the world stage has changed him as a person.

“I feel honoured and humbled that I was able to contribute to the history of this amazing country. I have felt the passion and support of the red wall and together we have been to surprising and amazing places.”

Bale began his career as a left back for Southampton. He moved to Tottenham for six years in 2007, and spent another year on loan at Spurs during the 2020-21 season.

He scored 53 Premier League and 81 La Liga goals. He won three Spanish League titles, one Copa del Rey and one English League Cup.

Bale is the only player to have won more European Cup/Champions League trophies than Paco Gento, former Real Madrid star.

Madrid called Bale “a legend of our club and the world of football.”

The Spanish club said: “Gareth Bale was part of our team during one of the most successful periods in our history, and forever represents some of the brightest moments in the last decade.” Madrid referred to his goals against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final in 2014, and his go-ahead goal in the 2014 and 2018 Champions League finals.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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