football being a worldwide sport, on rare occasions some unbelievable talent has landed up in the most bizarre of locations.
On that note, Daily Star Sport is taking a look at eight top stars who had forgotten spells in random countries.READ MORE: What happened to the 10 youngest-ever players to play in the Premier LeagueBrazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo was one of those footballers who just couldn't let go of the beautiful game, playing well into his 40s - although it's fair to say money was a major motivator in his delayed retirement.
The striker moved to Uzbekistan of all places in 2008 to join the world-renowned - *checks note* - Bunyodkor. But for a contract of £8million over two years, he was laughing his way to the bank.That was, until they only paid him for one year.
Regardless, the former Ballon d'Or winner pressed on and somehow ended up in Angola with Kabuscorp in 2012.He should really have learnt his lesson, as he ended up leaving the continent of Africa short-changed too.
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