Bale has spoken about the importance of managing his money wisely, citing the common issue of athletes going bankrupt after retiring from sports.

"I've always tried to be mindful of my financial situation," Bale said. "I've diversified my investments to minimize the risk of losing everything if one investment doesn't work out."

Bale has also taken on occasional punditry work and has been involved in discussions about potentially owning a football club.

His experiences and plans for the future demonstrate his awareness of the financial challenges that athletes often face after retirement.