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Published 15:11 3 Jan 2022 GMT
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"Life in the sea is not a shame, as many people think," he said. "It is a job like any other. Not only that, the sea is beautiful and we need it.
"People who love the sea and who want to experience the sea need to follow their dream."
The two-time Champions League winner, who also won two La Liga titles, has previously told the story of how his boat rescued 15 fishermen from a sinking ship.
Coentrao has also insisted that it is a 'generational' career and explained that his life 'was the sea' growing up.
He added: "It is also a job for the new generations. My father had a boat, he used to fish and always went with him as a child. My life was the sea... the sea and fishing.
"Of course, I knew that football would one day end and that I should take a new direction in my life. And my happiness is this boat and this is the life I want to lead."
Coentrao made over 350 appearances in his career, winning 15 major honours.
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