Ex-Madrid star 'has a TONNE of illegal seafood seized from a warehouse he owns in Portugal'
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A former Real Madrid star finds themselves in a bizarre legal situation after a tonne of illegal seafood was seized from a warehouse in Portugal allegedly owned by the ex-player, according to reports. The fishy situation has resulted in the two-time Champions League and LaLiga winner being advised to reportedly close the business by authorities who made their move on Wednesday.
![[The ex-Madrid star has always shared a joy for passion and reportedly owns a boat and warehouse]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/15/94171989-14292723-image-a-66_1737042033632.jpg)
Former Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao was involved in the saga as his warehouse located in the fishing port of Povoa de Varzim was raided by officials who ended up taking over a tonne of shellfish away with them, as reported by Portuguese 'Jornal de Noticias'.
![[Former Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao was involved in the saga as his alleged warehouse located in the fishing port of Povoa de Varzim was reportedly raided by officials]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/15/94172135-14292723-image-a-67_1737042044163.jpg)
Coentrao spent the majority of his playing career in the Spanish capital alongside the likes of Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, and Luka Modric, winning a host of major top honours in the process. The 36-year-old made 106 appearances across seven years at the Santiago Bernabeu, initially departing on several loan spells after only four years and ultimately leaving at the end of his contract in 2018.
![[Coentrao (left) shared a good friendship with Real Madrid and Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo (right) during his playing days]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/15/94172823-14292723-Coentrao_left_shared_a_good_friendship_with_Real_Madrid_and_Manc-a-71_1737043074979.jpg)
He ended up moving back to his home nation of Portugal and recorded 82 appearances for Rio Ave prior to officially announcing his retirement in 2021. A former Real Madrid star reportedly finds themselves in a bizarre legal situation after a tonne of illegal seafood was seized from a warehouse in Portugal.
![[The 36-year-old (second from left, bottom row) made 52 appearances and scored five goals for the Portugal national team]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/15/94172131-14292723-image-a-68_1737042683428.jpg)
The ex-Madrid star has always shared a joy for passion and reportedly owns a boat and warehouse. Former Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao was involved in the saga as his alleged warehouse located in the fishing port of Povoa de Varzim was reportedly raided by officials.
