That's all from us here on this live page, but there is plenty more to get your teeth into on the BBC Sport website.

It is just breaking that France and Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has called time on his international career. That story will be up soon.

Also read the full story on Gareth Bale's retirement via the link below, as well as some developing transfer stories in the Premier League.

And don't forget the final tie of the FA Cup third round as Arsenal and Oxford United battle it out for the chance to visit Manchester City in the next round.

• Bale retires from football, aged 33
• Chelsea close to signing Felix
• Arsenal in Mudryk talks
• FA Cup live: Oxford United v Arsenal - radio & text

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A classy footballer, a proud captain, a fitting farewell.

Here is how Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football:

BBC Sport Wales' Dafydd Pritchard examines the key stages of the Wales captain Gareth Bale's evolution during his stellar career.

Read more: Saint, Galactico, Welsh hero - The evolution of Gareth Bale

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Timmy: That goal against Barcelona. I would never forget how he ran past Batra to win the Copa Del Rey for Madrid. And to think he has 5 Champions League medals to his name. Says a lot about the man, Gareth Bale.

Let's go back in time to those heady days at Spurs, when Gareth Bale emerged as a real talent.

Remember these belters from his Premier League pomp?

Real Madrid also had some kind words to say about Gareth Bale, referring to him as a "club legend".

But, in club terms, it will surely be at Spurs where he will be most fondly remembered.

Gareth Bale certainly made an impact, albeit brief, on the good folk at Los Angeles FC...

Thanks for that memory Roger, Gareth Bale's last club goal was certainly a memorable one - a last-minute equaliser in extra time before Los Angeles FC beat Philadelphia Union on penalties to win the MLS Cup.

You can read about how that dramatic match unfolded here.

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Roger: Being a long-time Los Angeles area resident (from Notting Hill) my memory of Bale scoring the game-tying header with no time left in the MLS championship, will stick. Down to 10 men, the ability and desire to get on the end of that cross says everything about him.

The whys and wherefores can wait for another day, though.

In the last 40 minutes of this live page, before tonight's FA Cup action takes centre stage, let's just concentrate on what we do know - Gareth Bale was one hell of a football player.

Another key question is why now?

At the end of a disappointing World Cup for Wales, though still a historic one, Gareth Bale told BBC Sport that he intended to carry on playing.

In the words of Jarvis Cocker, something changed.

Here we are 41 days later and Gareth Bale has announced his retirement.

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Former Wales international Joe Ledley says the current squad will feel “devastated” following Gareth Bale’s retirement.

Ledley, 35, won 77 Wales caps and starred for Wales alongside Bale at Euro 2016.

He says Bale enjoyed every moment whenever the Wales squad came together.

“He loved it. He loved the banter, meeting up, the training,” Ledley told BBC Radio Wales.

“He is going to miss that - he will miss meeting up with Wales. It’s a unique bond we all had.

“The boys in the team now are going to be devastated by the news – [particularly] when they meet up next time and he’s not there.

“But these things happen in football. [To retire] at the age of 33, I think everyone still thinks it’s young but it’s just the right time for him and his family.”

Former Cardiff, Celtic and Crystal Palace midfielder Ledley says there is no debate over Bale’s place in the list of Wales’ finest footballers.

“He is the best Welsh player of all time,” he added.

“To see him day-to-day in training and perform at the highest level, he was just an absolute athlete on and off the pitch.

“He has always looked after himself, always eaten right, and was so determined to drive his nation on to the next level.

“Not just that, he is an amazing human being, really down to earth considering what he has achieved in the game.

“I am obviously devastated to see him retire but I think over the last six to eight months, it’s sort of been on the cards. I think a lot of people expected after Madrid but he managed to get Wales to a World Cup.”

While we are enjoying reminiscing about Gareth Bale's glorious career, there is also a debate bubbling under about what the future holds for Wales without him in it...

BBC Radio 5 Live

Let's face it, everyone loves a good GOAT debate but the reality is, the outcome will change like the wind.

What we do know is Gareth Bale was an exceptional footballer who will leave a lasting legacy in the game.

As you might imagine, his retirement will be one of the topics up for discussion in the Monday Night Club on BBC Radio 5 Live from 7pm.

The full details and link to the show are below...

Many here are lauding Gareth Bale as the greatest British player of all time. Worth noting that in a BBC poll in November, 22 another Wales legend, John Charles was voted Wales' greatest ever player with Ian Rush third. Just saying...

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