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Football Players with Weird Hobbies
In this piece, we’ll look at some famous footballers, highlighting some of their weird habits, hobbies and obsessions that you didn’t even know existed.
For most of us, three things come to mind when we think about footballers: raw talent, superb goals, and thrilling entertainment. However, few of us are inclined to think that beyond their prowess, football players are human beings, and they too could have unusual hobbies and obsessions.
In this piece, we’ll look at some famous footballers, highlighting some of their weird habits, hobbies and obsessions that you probably didn’t even know existed.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The renowned Portuguese footballer is known for his incredible skills on the field, and his unmatched passion when it comes to working out. However, who knew that Cristiano is an avid bingo player?
Yes! You read right! Cristiano has attested to the fact that every once in a while, when he gets some free time, he indulges in a Bingo game. In an interview held in 2016, Ronaldo was even quoted saying, “playing bingo can be very exciting.” He developed love for the game when he was given a bingo DVD as a Christmas gift, and claims that it has really helped him improve on his English-speaking skills.
Neymar Jr.
In addition to his incredible football skills and superb scoring, Neymar also happens to be a brilliant casino player, including poker and some types of blackjack game online. Not only has he endorsed online poker, but he has also taken part in high-stake poker tournaments. He has a special ability to see ahead, making accurate predictions, which further showcase his intelligence on the poker table.
The next time you seek some form of motivation in the online betting space, you could watch Neymar play for an even better casino experience. While Neymar is incredibly famous for his raw football talent and brilliance in the field, his gambling propensity makes him even more popular among online bettors. He has a special inclination to poker, a game of skill which allows him to naturally integrate his outstanding skills and tactics.
Lionel Messi
No one comes close to Lionel Messi when it comes to score records and dribbling. However, while he is an incredible player, Messi also happens to be an incredible antique collector. His collection showcases unique antiques, including classic cars and vintage watches. Anyone who is into collectibles would understand how relaxing and satisfactory this hobby really is.
Gareth Bale
In football, the name Gareth Bale is nearly synonymous to hard hitting. While Bell is really good in the football scene arena, his teeing skills stand unmatched. This avid golfer has a real passion for the sport, and he is known to head off to his favourite golf course to perfect his swing. As a matter of fact, Bale’s love for golf has even sparked controversy at some point in his career when he was seen playing golf while he was on a football break following injury.
David Beckham
Beckham is a renowned English player (former) who has moved from field to field, especially after retiring as a footballer. From being a movie star to being a successful entrepreneur in the fashion industry, to charity work, David can be perceived as a jack of all trades. However, one of the hobbies that stands out for him is his undying love for fencing. He is even known to get together with Tom Cruise and Will Smith for swordplay sessions as a form of unwinding.