When DIOGO JOTA stops playing football, he might want to work as a zookeeper after helping take care of unusual animals in Dubai.
Jota visited Rashed Belhasa’s exclusive zoo in Dubai, and got up-close and personal with the exotic animals
Jota risked it all by wrapping an enormous snake around his neck
Jota went to Rashed Belhasa’s private zoo in Dubai and got to know the unusual animals well.
But the streaking forward discovered during the winter break that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker would not approve if he did that.
By putting a snake around his neck, Jota was taking a major chance.
Jota had a close-up look at the exotic creatures at Rashed Belhasa, the upscale zoo in Dubai.
Jota was very popular with the monkeys at the zoo
A lot of the monkeys at the zoo liked Jota.
Jota got very close to the unusual animals at Rashed Belhasa, Dubai’s high-end zoo.
The Liverpool forward grinned as he cradled a tiny crocodile
Jota spent time feeding the animals
Jota took some time to feed the horses.The Liverpool forward smiled as he held a small crocodile in his arms. Jota also ate with a giraffe.
This toy was a big hit with the monkeys at the zoo.
Jota also shared a bite to eat with a giraffe
Instead of relaxing during their break, most players did things like go to the private zoo in Dubai owned by Rashed Belhasa.
People in football know Belhasa, also known as Money Kicks, because he has a unique collection of animals that football players like to visit.
While he stood for pictures next to a huge bear and wore a big snake around his neck, Jota smiled.
The 25-year-old star checked into the place in Dubai while squirrels, a giraffe, and a baby crocodile sat around him.
But Alisson could not help but poke fun at the Portuguese player when Jota posted about his amazing experience with the animals on Instagram.
A Reds custodian retweeted the post with the words “Dr Dolittle,” which is a reference to the made-up character who can talk to animals.
There are a lot of famous people who visit the zoo. Last year, Chelsea players Reece James and Mason Mount took advantage of Belhasa’s kindness.
Lionel Messi, David Luiz, Paul Pogba, and Luka Modric are just a few of the players who have been there before.
Jota seemed to be enjoying his break, but he will be excited to get back to work for the last game of the season.
Jota got up and fed the animals for a while.
The Liverpool forward smiled and held a small snake in his arms.
A giraffe and Jota also shared a piece of food.