Gareth Bale will reportedly retire from club football once his £600,000-a-week deal with Real Madrid expires next summer – but will return for Wales' 2022 World Cup campaign in one last hurrah. Bale and Co will need to finish either in first place to qualify directly for the World Cup finals or finish in second to advance to the second round play-offs. A furious Bale, who turns 32 next week, abruptly terminated the post-match interview, making more headlines over his future. Bale furiously stormed off when he was asked about his future following Wales' last-16 defeatThe Wales forward ignored the question and immediately terminated the interviewBale admitted he was heartbroken by Wales' exit but insisted every player gave it their all. Ancelotti and Bale won the Champions League and Copa del Rey together in the 2013-14 season, and they are expected to hold talks once Bale is back from his holiday following Wales' last-16 Euros exit.

Source: Daily Mail July 06, 2021 13:30 UTC