Gareth Bale plans transition to sports investment after retirement

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Gareth Bale plans transition to sports investment after retirement

Summary

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.

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•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.

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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
3:23 AMBBC Sport — Why Bale wants to go from icon to investor

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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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 Sport

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