Football stars have been known to be a bit restricted in other sports they participate in to avoid injuries, but this superstars still find a way to play this sports, sometimes causing a problem between them and the club management.
This are famous footballers playing other sports;
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
During the Paris masters in 2013, Zlatan featured in a cameo match against tennis legend Djokovic. Just after he defeated Federer.
The swede is also a famed black belt holder in Taekwondo.
GARETH BALE
The Welshman has never hidden his love for golf, which he clearly affirmed as his hobby, which helps to cool him down. This brought him criticism by the media, describing him as non-challant to his current situation at the Madrid club. He once said that he loved wales first, gold second and Madrid last, causing part of his rift with Madrid coach Zidane.
PAUL POGBA
The Manchester united star released a video in 2016 where he was training as a kick boxer. The Manchester united man looked very good at it, you will think he is a pro.
CRISTIANO RONALDO
In 2013, the legendary forward who was then a real Madrid man, was at U.S.A along with his fellow teammates to partake in series of friendly games. Ronaldo was given the opportunity to throw the first pitcher in a baseball game between LA Dodgers and Yankees.
DAVID DE GEA
In 2017, the united stopper showed that he is not just good between the sticks, posting a footage where he performed a slam dunk on his social media handle.
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN
The Barcelona forward has never been one to shy away from his love for basketball, he has posted series of videos him dunking, even attending basketball games and exchanging jersey with them.
HARRY KANE
The spurs man has always been a big supporter of American football. He has mentioned at some point his desire to end his career playing in the NFL. He has attended Super Bowl games a couple of times and even went as far as naming his dogs after NFL legends Tom Brady (his idol) and Russell Wilson.
RIO FERDINAND
The ex-red devil once indicated of his interest to move into boxing couple of years after retiring from football, but he met a brick wall when his application for license was declined. Forcing him to hang his gloves even before he started.
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