Gareth Bale said an emotional farewell to Wales fans after addressing the home crowd at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.
Rob Page's side will face Latvia in their Euro 2024 qualifier, and fans were treated to a message from the country's record goalscorer before of kickoff.
Bale announced his retirement from football in January with a lengthy post on his social media platforms.
'Obviously, I just want to express what an honor it has been to represent our country and play in front of the best supporters in the world,' Bale added.
'You've been there for me, my family, and the entire team through the highs and lows, and I can't thank you enough.
'Honestly, it's been the greatest pleasure of my career to play in front of you.
Certainly, I'll miss playing in front of you, but please continue to support the boys.
'You, the supporters, are Welsh football.
You make it so unique.
You are responsible for its current state.
I'll be cheering together with you.
Hopefully, we'll see you again soon!'
The 33-year-old, who formerly played for Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and Los Angeles FC, announced his retirement from both domestic and international football in January.
Bale retired as the nation's best goalscorer with 41 goals and the most capped player in Welsh history with 111 matches.
Former Wales striker Nathan Blake praised Bale on BBC Radio Wales, saying: 'Gareth Bale is one of the top players in the world we have got to that our lucky starts that he's Welsh and we have him.
'Living after Gareth Bale will always be difficult; you don't replace world-class players like that with the click of a button.'
Throughout his playing career, Bale's fondness for the Welsh national team was obvious, and jokes were frequently made about his inclination to play international football.
He just helped Wales qualify for the World Cup for the second time in their history, and he became the first Welsh player to score in the tournament since 1958.
When retiring earlier this year, Bale sent a note that said: 'To my Welsh family... My choice to withdraw from International football has been, by far the hardest of my career.
'How do I put into words what it means to me to be a part of this country and team?
How can I express the influence it has made on my life?
How do I put into words how I felt every time I wore that Wales shirt?
'My response is that I couldn't possible do justice to any of those things with words.But I know that everyone interested with Welsh football feels the magic and is influenced in such a tremendous and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel even if you don't say anything.
'My worldwide experience has impacted not only my life, but also who I am.
The good fortune of being Welsh and being chosen to play for and captain Wales has given me an experience unlike any other.
'I am honoured and honored to have been allowed to play a part in the history of this magnificent country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together have been to unexpected and fantastic locations.
'I shared a dressing room with boys who became brothers and backroom staff who became family; I played for the most wonderful managers; and I felt the unwavering support and devotion of the world's most devoted fans. Thank you to everyone who has joined me on this trip.
'Therefore, for the time being, I'm taking a step back, but not away from the team that lives in me and runs through my blood. After all, the dragon on my shirt suffices.'