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Tottenham flop makes bizarre career change to become an OIL TYCOON at 35 - three years after retiring - and rakes in £400,000-per-year

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A former Spurs player who was once likened to Lionel Messi has ventured into the oil business after hanging up his boots.

Despite earning more than 100 international caps throughout his career, the highly-touted winger struggled to make an impact in north London during a four-year stint.

He would go on to turn out for several different sides after leaving White Hart Lane, before hanging up his boots aged just 32.

However, despite never reaching the lofty heights predicted of him during his playing career, the 35-year-old has managed to find lucrative success away from the sport.