It has been a busy week in the headlines for former Real Madrid left-backs after Roberto Carlos came out to deny sleeping at their Valdebebas training ground. Now ex-player Fabio Coentrao is in the news.
According to Jornal do Noticias (via Relevo), Fabio Coentrao has been apprehended by maritime trade officials in Porto after he was discovered with more than a ton of illegal seafood. Seven months ago, Coentrao set up a fishing company, but the necessary permits for the sale of the seafood have yet to be obtained.
Coentrao had 1,020 tonnes of langoustines in seawater in a warehouse in the port, of which he did not have the correct documentation for 760 kg. The former Jose Mourinho signee has been forced to release the 760kg back into the sea while inspectors look at the remaining 260kg, which will either be destroyed or donated to a charity.
The ex-Portuguese international retired in 2021 at the age of 33, after a spell at Rio Ave in Portugal. Coentrao spent a total of seven years at Real Madrid, although much of the second half was spent on loan. During his time he won two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.
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