15.04.2026 21:48
Richarlison, who wears the Tottenham jersey, revealed that he fell into depression after the 2022 World Cup. The Brazilian player also confessed that during this difficult period, he wanted to die by driving his car into a wall.
Brazilian footballer Richarlison, who plays for the English Premier League club Tottenham, made very striking statements about his past period.
HE REVEALED HE SUFFERED FROM DEPRESSION
The 28-year-old striker Richarlison made a remarkable confession, stating that he fell into depression after the 2022 World Cup.
"I WANTED TO CRASH THE CAR INTO A WALL AND DIE"
Revealing that he went through difficult days, Richarlison expressed that he even thought about dying once, saying, "Once while driving, I even thought about crashing into a wall and dying. When I think about it today, I understand how meaningless it was."
"I EXPERIENCED EVERY KIND OF MISFORTUNE"
Continuing his words, Richarlison said, "I experienced every kind of misfortune that could happen to me: elimination from the tournament, betrayal by my agent, family problems, health issues... For a year and a half, I faced life's blows almost every day. For the first time, I had to deal with so many problems. In the midst of this chaos, I met an honest lawyer who helped me organize my affairs and assets. I worked with a psychologist, and most importantly, I met my wife."
SEASON PERFORMANCE
This season, Richarlison, who managed to play in 38 matches across all competitions for Tottenham, delivered a performance of 10 goals and 4 assists.