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Guards of the Gilded Cage: What's It Like to Work in Security for a Footballer?

When you work as a bodyguard for one of the world's leading footballers, the devil is in the detail.

It goes without saying that you must be highly trained, extremely motivated, in excellent physical condition and constantly alert. And your responsibilities do not stop when you clock off at the end of your shift. Ultra-strict non-disclosure agreements and security concerns mean you can forget about having any kind of presence on social media. Alcohol consumption has to be carefully managed. Even odorous foods are sometimes best avoided, lest the close physical proximity that the job demands expose a high-profile client to the legacy of a particularly strong-smelling meal.