Happy birthday! Gareth Bale turns 36 today

Gareth Bale is celebrating his 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Gareth Bale has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bale, a cultural icon

Born Gareth Frank Bale in Cardiff on July 16, 1989, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Welsh history. Bale's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gareth hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gareth Bale as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Gareth, you're the best!

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