5 soccer stars who you probably didn't know have side jobs
From breeding horses to selling underwear, these five soccer stars keep very busy off the pitch - and earn a few extra euros in the process.
Hannes Thór Halldórsson
Like many of his teammates on Iceland's national football team, goalie Halldórsson has kept his day job. He's a well known filmmaker in his home country of 300,000 residents. He has produced numerous documentaries, a feature film and many commercials, as well as a music video for Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest entry. His next project is a horror film.
Gerard Piqué
The defense player has helped Spain to European and World Cup titles and he's one of the best-paid footballers in the world. But apparently, that's not enough for him. Hiding behind headphones, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses, he occasionally takes part in poker tournaments. Though prize money in the tens of thousands of euros is up for grabs, that's just pocket change for Piqué.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
When he was young, he never wore cologne. But things have changed. Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is said to have a very sensitive nose, so it's fitting that he's released two fragrances in the past two years, together with star perfumer Olivier Pescheux. At 34, it could well be that Ibrahimovic is saving up for retirement.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Love him or hate him, Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the biggest star in professional football. But he's also one of the most active off the pitch. In addition to perfume and jeans, he has also released his own line of underwear. Of course, he models the briefs himself. The brand is succinctly called CR7, combining his initials and jersey number.
Thomas Müller
The Bayern Munich star has been married to equestrian Lisa Müller for seven years. The couple owns more than a dozen horses, which they keep at their Bavarian ranch. Müller's contract forbids him from riding, but he concentrates in his free time on breeding them. Apparently his passion for horses is so strong that he's turned down offers from clubs abroad so he won't have to leave his ranch.