Gareth Bale plans transition to sports investment after retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Gareth Bale is shifting focus from his playing career to the business side of sports, aiming for club ownership. Recently, Bale joined a US-based investment group led by John Shulman that intends to raise over £500 million for sports ventures. The former Welsh international, who retired after the 2022 World Cup, has expressed excitement about this new direction, aligning his aspirations with a trend among former athletes. The group's initial investment is reportedly aimed at women's professional sports in the US, reflecting a broadening interest in various sports sectors.
- •Gareth Bale retires after the 2022 World Cup.
- •Bale joins John's Shulman's investment firm for sports ventures.
- •The group plans to raise over £500 million.
- •Initial investments will target women's professional sports.
- •Bale aims for club ownership in the future.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Why Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor
- 3:23 AMBBC Sport — Why Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor
"The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
"The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:23 AMWhy Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor
The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 3:23 AMWhy Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor
The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
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