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    Richarlison considered quitting after the World Cup | ESPN FC



    The ESPN FC crew reacts to Richarlison’s emotional interview where he discusses considering quitting football after the World Cup.

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    1. @hao2000ki on

      remember that video of richarlison tearfully apologizing to brazilian fans in a training ground after the world cup? people meme on him all the time but it always felt like he was one of the more genuine guys in that squad

    4. @TonyHavenMusic on

      There is quite a serious mental health crisis in Brazil at the moment it seems, they seem to be completely unable to cope with any reality that isn’t a high, I hope it gets addressed somehow and they get help to build a stronger character, something is failing them

    6. @redpandagency on

      He got tricky by some members of his family. They robbed him. People too stupid to understand. They think he was like that just because the World Cup. His agent stole money from him as well.

    11. @danielmhango9594 on

      Are Brazilian men this emotional…? Am starting to think African men react to depression and racism a lot more differently… Anyhow💭💭, maybe it's a whole lot more difficult in the limelight when one is unable to fight or flee 😢…

    13. @tvgcmma9215 on

      It was more outside of football issues that caused his problems as he mentions friend of 7 years who ripped him off and did things behind back – plus happening same time as disappointment of World Cup and not getting game time or along with conte

    14. @hpk3727 on

      There is a little hypocrisy from some of these guys. They tore Kai Havertz apart when he was having lows at Arsenal not realizing that they also contribute to the players mental health.

    16. @adelajagold5594 on

      Especially with men, they keep everything to themselves..unfortunately fans would ssy " but hes getting paid".. hence why they find it unbothering to send personal abuse and things like death threat…we live in an unempathetic world

    23. @RazeefRazeff on

      16:22 14:12 Do you think christiano Ronaldo need to see a psychologist? To advice him not to still feel he is still good enough for Portugal to win the euro championship 24 & wcup26..his overconfident & arrogant must be buried in his mind not to chase something that is unchaseable at his age🫣😁🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️..I'm joking but I feel sorry for Richardlison..klinsmann is right..the social media world is the biggest pressure to players who actually read about netizens comment that their managers or coaches,their families & media not dare to say..what the netizens or fans said are the most damaging to any players who read about them in the social media..maybe some can handle it & some couldn't.. i myself commented so much about Richardlison inadequate credibility as a football star earnings so much money..im sorry im one of those netizens who are very vocal & stance about my views..from my perspective Richardlison could handle all the pressure since he is going to have enough food on the table for life for his family..the added pressure not to let down his father definitely is another cause for concern in his mental health..well now he is recovering & i wish him all the best in life but i still cant see him good enough for Brazil..i think the brazil manager now should not pick him again to save him from more added pressure..

    25. @philanderphillips2309 on

      Eff this GOOF. Yeah real ‘hard man’, stepping to a netminder and all (Ramsdale). Now had he stepped up with all that bravado to Partey, or Saliba, or his countryman Gabriel M…. But we all know he’s soft and cuddly and other things YouTube will sanction me for if I say it. GTFO of English football.

    29. @footballitslife5580 on

      The thing his, Brazil its a COUNTRY dat its acostumate to win, so they dont win since 2002, and they dont have a number 9 .. so they we're so mad at him after the world cup. Can u imagine 220 million ppl talk u down, saying u aren't worth of a world cup, that u can not score a "tap in". That's davastating 4 a player that came from nothing, and then he is in the PL but at the same time everyone in Brazil hates you. That's sad.. 🇵🇹🇧🇷 Richardson vamos..

    32. @alphabrainwave on

      Respect to Richarlison. Sounds like he had a really tough time after that World Cup. It's too bad because he gave us one of the most memorable World Cup moments in years with that bicycle kick. For me, that goal is iconic, right up there with Robin van Persie's header in 2014. I hope he's finding his joy again. As an American, I'm looking forward to inviting Richarlison and the rest of South America to Copa America in the USA this summer.

    33. @pia2221 on

      It's transcends football. It's about a person who is suffering emotionally and spiritually. It can happy to any of us. Especially people who have suffered hardship or trauma. And especially if you feel things deeply.

    37. @user-hi5xx4fb3x on

      Guys there is no reason to be depressed if you’re healthy and you’re able to provide for yourself and your family. Just remember that some people don’t have food and water and they’re fighting to survive. The unhealthy lifestyle puts this young lads in depression mode nowadays. You should stand up and be strong especially as a man.

    38. @travelvideoz on

      Richarlison inspires me with "I cannot count the number of teams that rejected me. I was ready to give up on football but I went to Belo Horizonte for the last trial I had. If I didn't make it, I had no money to return home".

    44. @glennpells9712 on

      The pressure men are under in this world now is intense. It's no wonder young men from all walks of life are suffering. Nobody should be abused for the job they do. This is a good topic of discussion and important too.

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