Gareth Bale is reportedly preparing for his final year in club football ahead of his 32nd birthday - but he wouldn't be the first player to retire from the sport earlier than anticipated.The Wales captain is due to return to Real Madrid later this month following his loan spell at Tottenham last season, with a year still to run on his current Los Blancos contract.However, The Mirror are reporting that he is planning to bow out from club football once that deal expires, although he could still play for Wales at the 2022 World Cup in December of next year.Should he hang up his boots as expected, Bale would join a long list of top players fans wish would have had longer careers, and we've picked out some of the best below...After emerging from.
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