Gareth Bale has launched a sports investment fund and remains interested in buying Cardiff City after his past takeover bid was rejected.
Gareth Bale, who retired from football in January 2023, has launched a sports investment fund alongside American private equity firm Juggernaut Capital. The fund aims to invest in teams and leagues across men’s and women’s sports.
Bale shared the news through a sports business media outlet, stressing the importance of taking time to find the right project.
Bale has not ruled out pursuing another attempt to buy Cardiff City, the club he supported growing up. Last summer, owner Vincent Tan rejected an offer from Bale’s investment group seeking to take over the team.
Bale confirmed Cardiff remains a possibility as he explores options for future ventures. Cardiff City, now led by manager Brian Barry-Murphy, earned promotion back to the Championship the season after Bale’s initial bid.
At the time of his offer, chairman Mehmet Dalman stated the owner had no interest in selling.
The club’s rise under new leadership followed Bale’s final Wales appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Since retiring, Bale has stayed involved in sports media as a TV pundit and taken up golf as a hobby.
The Welsh legend made 111 appearances for Wales, scoring 41 goals in his international career. His focus now appears to be on long-term investments in sports ownership.
Moving forward, Bale’s sports fund will likely guide his next steps in building a legacy beyond playing. While Cardiff City may still be in play, his patience suggests any move would be carefully considered.
Expect Bale to continue expanding his influence in sports through ownership or investment in the coming years.