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Ex-Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao is now working as a fisherman after hanging up his boots on a career that saw him win two Champions League trophies

Fabio Coentrao is pursuing a very different career after becoming a fisherman following his retirement from football.

The former Real Madrid full-back, who made over 100 appearances for the club, hung up his boots at the end of last season after a spell at boyhood club Rio Ave.

The 52-cap former Portugal international is a good friend of Cristiano Ronaldo following their time together at Madrid but Coentrao's career has taken a very different direction to the Man United forward.

The 33-year-old bought his first fishing boat during his playing days and after pursuing his dream job is said to own a fleet, according to Sport Bible.