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Football players who became broke after earning millions because of their wife
Emmanuel Eboue
Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian former professional footballer and an ex-Arsenal player who played as a right-back.
He lost all his money and properties to his wife after the divorce because he signed documents, not knowing he willed them to her.
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian professional footballer who last played as a striker for Legon Cities FC and is the former captain of the Ghana national team.
He declared he had only £600 in his bank account when his wife filed for divorce. He also had his properties in his brother’s name so she couldn’t get any.
David James
David Benjamin James MBE is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His most recent position was manager at Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League in 2018. He is also a pundit on Sky Sports football coverage.
James, who is estimated to have earned a gross £20 million throughout his playing career.
He lost everything after his wife divorced him and later had to auction his belongings to make money.
Taribo West
Lost millions after playing for big clubs in Europe. Some claim he made a bad investment in his marriage as well. He’s now a Pastor.
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