David Beckham has revealed that being sent off in the 1998 World Cup sent him spiralling with depression, and reveals it was something he 'would never admit' before
Ahead of his Netflix documentary, world class ex footballer David Beckham has discussed a period of depression he went through in the late 1990s, saying he faced a "tough" time after being sent off in the 1998 World Cup.
Following the match, a pub hanged an effigy of the star outside its premises and during Manchester United’s first away game the following season, at West Ham, the team bus was pelted with stones and pint glasses. "But I was . I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t sleeping. I was living day to day thinking about what was coming next.Discussing whether he has ever tried therapy, he added: "No. People have mentioned it, and I think therapy is a good idea – in this day and age you hear more about sports stars going to have therapy, and how much it helps.
A new documentary about David’s life is set to be released on Netflix, exploring the highs and lows of the star’s career.
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