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Former Inter Milan star: He used to earn millions, now he is an Uber driver and bookseller

Sukur talks about quarrels with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and new work in the United States [photo courtesy]

The story of former Inter Milan and Turkey legend Hakan Sukur is a classic case of grace to grass, often told in hushed tones. And now, he is setting the record straight on his fall from stardom.

Sukur is a taxi driver and bookseller having eked a living as a café attendant in the US.

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