Report highlights growing concern of depression among footballers
4 years, 8 months ago

Report highlights growing concern of depression among footballers

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Increasing numbers of professional footballers are struggling with anxiety and depression having been forced out of action with the sport suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by global players' union FIFPro released on Monday. FIFPro surveyed 1,602 players across 16 countries, including England, Scotland, France, Australia and the United States, with 468 female players featured in the study. Away from families While many countries have gone into strict lockdowns in attempts to slow the spread of Covid-19, Gouttebarge pointed out that many professional footballers live in foreign countries without family, and in many cases suffer added anxiety because of being on short-term contracts. The FIFPro survey follows an identical study undertaken in December and January which found that the percentage of players reporting symptoms of depression were much lower -- just 11 percent among females and six percent among males -- although it involved only 307 players.

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Firstpost  

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Daily Mail  

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