Gareth Bale Plans Football Return in South Korea Charity Match

Gareth Bale, the Welsh football legend and former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star, is set to come out of retirement for a charity match in South Korea on September 13, marking his first appearance since retiring in January 2023. Bale will play for FC Spear, managed by Arsene Wenger, against Shield United, led by Rafa Benitez. The FC Spear squad includes renowned attackers like Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, and Kaka, while Shield United features legendary defenders including Alessandro Nesta, Carles Puyol, Nemanja Vidic, and Rio Ferdinand. Bale retired after leading Wales to their first World Cup in 64 years and has since been involved in efforts to acquire Cardiff City and joined TNT Sports as a pundit. Tickets for the match sold out quickly, but fans can watch online or through gaming platforms associated with the event. The match serves as FC Spear's chance for redemption after Shield United's 4-1 victory in last year's encounter.