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Revealed: Meet the Premier League legend who once caught an STI while on international duty

Between 1989-93, Van Den Hauwe also played for Spurs [Courtesy]

Most footballers live quiet lives and are only visible when showcasing their talents on the pitch. One big example of such players is Argentine international and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. The 5 time Ballon d’Or winner is barely in the media for the wrong reasons.

When his name appears, it is always because of his football prowess which is always a nightmare to his opponents. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger once described him as a PlayStation after he ripped the Gunners apart in the Champions League in 2010.

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