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    Kids’ football is more than just physical activity – it helps youngsters learn good behaviour, says Raheem Sterling

    PLAYING weekend football with a local team has been a rite of passage for kids for generations.But a Sun investigation today reveals that the cost of living crisis is forcing scores of kids to drop out of sports clubs as families struggle to make ends meet.
    The cost of living crisis has driven more children away from clubs – here Brent Cross under-11s celebrate championship victory with head coach Jamie Kavanagh, far leftCredit: Olivia West
    Almost 50 per cent of Football club leaders surveyed told The Sun that a lack of money was affecting participation in sportCredit: Olivia West
    In the wake of the crisis, today The Sun is launching Footie For All — backed by some of England’s top players — to highlight the importance of grassroots sports clubs.
    A shocking new poll from Sported, a charity which supports community sports clubs, has found 94 per cent of grassroots clubs are concerned about the impact of soaring prices on their membership.
    And football clubs across the country have told The Sun how the economic crisis is forcing kids out of training and weekend matches, even though the clubs are doing all they can to give their players a chance.
    One such club is Brent Cross Football Academy in North London, which offers matches and training to almost 200 children, aged from four to 14.
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    The players come from a huge mix of social backgrounds and to keep things as accessible as poss-ible, the club still charges £400 to £500 a year for subscriptions, while other clubs have raised theirs to more than £600.
    The academy is determined to try to avoid any young player missing out on sport, and the management team make it clear to parents they will help out any family with financial struggles when they can.
    And the Brent Cross chiefs’ worries are shared across the country, with 92 per cent of clubs saying they are extremely concerned about the negative impact on the young people they serve, according to the Ring/Sported Community Pulse Survey.
    And almost 50 per cent of club leaders surveyed told how lack of money was affecting participation in sport.
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    Some 31 per cent of those surveyed believe the long-term con-sequences of the economic pinch will see fewer young people taking part in sports and physical activity.
    The benefits of grassroots sports for kids is well documented.
    From the obvious health benefits, community sports teams also offer huge social benefits by channelling kids’ energy into physical activity.
    The UK is home to more than 40,000 clubs, and almost all those we spoke to declared that they would never want to stop a child playing with them — but often find themselves under pressure due to the cost of registration, pitches or transport.
    Nicola Walker, chief executive of Sported, said: “The cost of living is putting grassroots sports groups under extreme pressure. It’s making it harder to raise the cash to operate.
    “And it’s making it tougher on our kids to afford the price of participation, or even just the cost of travelling to take part.
    “That means they could miss out on a boost to their physical and mental wellbeing.
    Struggling families
    “But time spent kicking a ball or in a dance class is also time in a safe space where young people meet positive influences and get a priceless chance to learn and grow.
    “So it’s important that the Government recognises all the amazing ways in which sport contributes to building stronger, safer communities and offers the support it needs.”
    At Brent Cross the country’s economic woes started to become apparent at the beginning of the year, when head coach Jamie Kavanagh noticed he was losing children because families were struggling with paying the subs.
    He sent a message to all parents asking if those who could afford it could spare a little more to help fund sponsorships for ten children who could no longer afford to play.
    Jamie, 27, said: “We’re finding that a lot of the children are struggling to make every session purely because of the cost of the subs, new football boots, kit and travel to fixtures and training.
    “We hoped to be able to help ten children but we’ve managed to get the money to sponsor 12, thanks to the generosity of the parents.
    Every one who donated extra told us how amazing the initiative was.
    “The parents of the kids who get to play for free are hugely grateful and it allows them to focus on other things without the worry of their children missing out on activities they enjoy and keep them active.
    “Football is so important for helping kids with communication skills, having an outlet, and it gives them a family feeling. I’d never want anyone to lose that due to money issues.”
    With so many football clubs telling how the cost of living crisis risks harming the health of our youngsters, it was clear something needed to be done.
    Here we highlight some of the grassroots clubs which are making a big difference in their communities and finding ways to try to beat the negative effects of the cost of living crisis.
    And four England aces, who know only too well the benefits of grassroots football, back our call for Footie For All.

    TELL us about your inspiration grass roots club. Email us at footieforall@ the-sun.co.uk

    John Stones
    Barnsley, Everton, Man City & England
    “PLAYING grassroots football as a kid with my friends for my local team was the first step into football for me, and I never looked back.
    Playing grassroots football was incredibly important for England and Man City defender John StonesCredit: Alamy
    He says: ‘Football can give children something to look forward to, even when things may be difficult’Credit: Rex Features
    “It played such an important part of my childhood and I’ll always be so grateful for the opportunity it provided for me and so many other children.
    “Grassroots football often provides a happy and safe environment for children to play, meet friends and learn new skills.
    “If it wasn’t for that start I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn important life skills on and off the pitch while having fun with my mates.
    “It can give children something to look forward to, even when things may be difficult, and make such a positive impact for both parents and kids.”
    Raheem Sterling
    Alpha & Omega FC, QPR, Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea & England
    “WE can’t just look at the physical benefits of grassroots football because it also has the ability to bring people together.
    Raheem Sterling thinks football is more than just the physical benefitsCredit: Getty
    Raheem says: ‘My mentor Clive Ellington was the one that actually got me into football to focus my energy and correct my behaviour’
    “My mentor Clive Ellington was the one that actually got me into football to focus my energy and correct my behaviour.
    “He was a great role model. I found something I wanted to put my maximum energy in to and it paid off.
    “I fell in love with football through that Sunday league team – and made friends for life.”
    Eric Dier
    International Prep School, Lisbon, Sporting CP, Spurs & England
    “FOOTBALL is a lifeline for many.
    Tottenham and England defender, Eric Dier, feels football is a lifeline for someCredit: Getty
    Eric loved football as he says it ‘encourages teamwork, discipline, friendship, improved health and wellbeing’Credit: ericdier15/instagram
    “It encourages teamwork, discipline, friendship, improved health and wellbeing, and a sense of community.
    “I know kids will benefit from the game and all that comes with it.”
    Jarrod Bowen
    Leominster Miners, Hereford Utd (Herts), West Ham, England
    “WHEN I was little I had a dream of playing football for my entire life.
    West Ham winger, Jarrod Bowen, dreamt of playing pro football ever since he was a childCredit: Getty
    Jarrod says: ‘Football is for everyone and it’s massively important it stays that way’
    “It was the most important thing in my week and I know it’ll be the same for boys and girls across the UK.
    “We can’t let kids see that dream die simply because mum or dad can’t afford to pay for the subs, kit and travel. Football is for everyone and it’s massively important it stays that way.
    “It’s more than just kicking a ball about, it’s building lifelong friendships, getting to do something you love and a chance to learn   about healthy competition.
    “It gives a routine and a chance to zone out from anything that might be going on in their lives. If that’s taken away it’ll leave children in a bad place because they’ve lost something they love.
    “One of the best things for me is seeing young kids play football at my old club. I saw an under-eights team in a penalty shootout. It brought me so much joy to see how happy and determined they were. That’s what football is really about – bringing joy to everyone.”

    Helston AFC, Cornwall
    HELSTON AFC plays a vital role in supporting nearly 400 kids in 17 teams, including many families from nearby Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, one of Europe’s biggest helicopter bases.
    But youth co-ordinator and under-13s coach Chris Strike says the cost of living crisis has badly impacted this region of Cornwall, making it harder for families to pay the £80 annual membership.
    Helston AFC plays a vital role in supporting nearly 400 kids in 17 teamsCredit: Apex
    Chris, 42, an architect from Helston, said: “We’ve had a number of parents say this year they can’t afford the membership fees.
    “I’m proud to say we don’t and we won’t ever stop a child registering because they can’t pay their fee.
    “Either the club will fund it or a couple of us have funded kids. Others ask us to pay monthly and that’s fine, we have always found a solution.
    “I’m lucky I own my own business and sponsor my team and there are a couple of coaches in that position, but a lot of the teams will try to raise money from local businesses.”
    Chris added: “Each of the 17 teams has two coaches trying to help the players, both in and out of football. Some kids want to talk about difficulties at home and you are there to support them in that respect as well. There’s a lot more to being a football coach than just coaching football.”
    The club has close ties with Plymouth Argyle and Southampton’s academies, and this year 19 youth players from Helston have represented Cornwall.
    Among their recent successes is striker Luke Jephcott, who plays for Swindon, and who was with Helston before joining Argyle’s academy.
    The Pythian Club, Nottingham
    COMMUNITY sports club and outreach centre The Pythian Club in Nottingham offers free sports sessions, including football and boxing, to youngsters aged up to 19.
    Yet even without subs, its bosses fear that costs such as travel and kit are becoming unaffordable for the families of its youngsters.
    The Pythian Club in Nottingham offers free sports sessions, including football and boxing, to youngsters aged up to 19Credit: Pythian Club
    The club performs an important social role, often taking on children who have been involved in gangs and crime, or who have been referred to it by probation services.
    Currently it looks after 400 children and teenagers who come to the centre to play a range of sports.
    Founder Benjamin Rosser told The Sun: “It absolutely breaks my heart that so many kids are missing out. Sport is such an important way for us to reach out to kids and stop them from going down the wrong path. Part of our work is actively seeking out young people that would otherwise fall through the gaps and give them a chance at a better life.
    “We have around 120 to 150 young people we work with that are really financially struggling and need extra support.
    “We try to find ways to work around that to make sure they don’t have to make difficult choices such as having to pay their bus fare to school and not be able to access a sports activity that week.
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    “Sometimes it’s getting food in their belly or playing football. Those are the difficult choices that they’re making.
    “Running a session on a Friday for about 180 kids sets us back about £280, which is expensive, but we never pass those costs on. We’re a family and we’ll always provide what we can.”
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    Ex-F1 boss Michael Masi says he fell into mental turmoil after Lewis Hamilton’s controversial title loss in Abu Dhabi GP

    EX-FORMULA ONE race director Michael Masi has revealed he fell into mental turmoil after the controversial ending to the 2021 season. Michael Masi, 44, was overseeing the season finale in Abu Dhabi when Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s title battle reached its climax.
    Michael Masi has revealed he received professional help after the 2021 season finaleCredit: Getty
    It comes as Hamilton said he has ‘nothing to say’ to MasiCredit: Getty
    Following a late crash by Nicholas Latifi which prompted a safety car, Masi then allowed lapped cars to unlap themselves to set up a one lap shootout between Verstappen and Hamilton.
    On fresh tyres Verstappen went on to overtake the Brit and snatch away Hamilton’s would-be record eighth world title, despite the Brit leading for most of the race.
    The fallout from the decision was huge, with Masi axed as race director in the following February before later leaving the FIA to move back to Australia in the summer.
    Lifting the lid on the backlash he received, Masi has revealed he battled through mental turmoil, bringing in professional help to help with his rehabilitation.
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    In an interview with the Daily Mail, he said: “When I stopped at the FIA, I told my parents, ‘Those days are done for me’.
    “I had told them after the Abu Dhabi fallout not to bother reading or watching anything. It’s not healthy.
    “The place can be a very toxic place. In many ways social media can be a great tool, but not so great in others.
    “I have spent time looking after myself. It’s done me good. It’s what I needed. I spent a lot of time getting into physical shape but didn’t spend enough on the mental side for a long while.
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    “There were people I was speaking to privately, my then partner – she was an amazing support – and friends and family.
    “As for professional help, I got that, but probably later than I should have done – the latter part of last year, but things had largely calmed down by then.”
    An FIA investigation into the race concluded “human error” led to Hamilton losing to Verstappen.
    Masi has returned to the F1 paddock for the first time since the incident ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, however, Hamilton has declared he will not speak to Masi about the 2021 incident.
    Asked by reporters whether he would seek out an explanation from Masi, Hamilton replied: “I don’t [plan to]. I am just focused on my future.
    “I am focused on trying to get back to winning. There is nothing to say.”

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    Tottenham splash out on ‘well-being guru’ so under-fire stars can relax with yoga, art classes and poetry readings

    MILLIONAIRE stars at Prem giants Spurs were branded selfish and savaged for not being able to perform under pressure – and now they are being pampered with a “well-being guru” to keep stars happy.Fiery boss Antonio Conte faces the boot for turning on his own team after a string of dismal results culminating in last weekend’s capitulation at rock bottom Southampton which ended in a 3-3 draw.
    Tottenham stars spotted in trainingCredit: Rex
    They are in line to be supported by a ‘well-being guru’Credit: PA
    But rather than toughen up the “Spursy” line-up, the club is splashing out on a new employee to meet their off-field needs – including yoga, art classes and poetry readings.
    The executive will work alongside Tottenham’s psychologists who monitor stars’ state of mind, and player care officers who tackle mundane tasks like sourcing motors and opening bank accounts for players including Harry Kane.
    They will be expected to set up health and well-being activities for the squad, and create a network of mental health “first aiders” to assist struggling staff and players.
    An ad reveals: “The Club is seeking a Health & Wellbeing Lead to develop the Health and Wellbeing Services across the club.
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    “As the Health & Wellbeing Lead, your primary focus will be on our employees.
    “You will work with key stakeholders on supporting our development of elite players (including boys / girls and Women’s).
    “The Health & Wellbeing Lead will drive workforce awareness and development about mental health and embed it into all aspects of the business.”
    The exec will “produce quarterly and annual reports on health & wellbeing noting key areas of progress and development, including documented rates of staff and player wellbeing and present to key stakeholder groups”.
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    Spurs stars will be treated to yoga classesCredit: Getty
    And also be taught in art classesCredit: AFP
    And “facilitate appropriate risk assessments and risk management”.
    The candidate will “work closely with already existing health & well-being contributors within the business (this includes, e.g. Club Psychologists, Player Care Manager, Player Liaison, Medical, the Head of Safeguarding, HR, and Safeguarding Officers)”.
    And “develop a programme of day-to-day wellbeing activities for staff on all sites”.
    Last night furious Spurs fans hit out at the club.
    Shiraz Harwood said: “No wonder the players can’t cope on the pitch – they are pampered and treated like princesses. It’s pretty pathetic.”
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    I’m a former Man City midfielder but I gave it up to be a car salesman… now I’m a qualified counsellor to help others

    FORMER Man City midfielder Jeff Whitley made a drastic career change following his own experiences with addiction.The ex-professional footballer, 44, gave up his sporting career to become a car salesman – and he is now a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist.
    Former Manchester City Footballer Jeff Whitley worked as a car salesman at the Stockport Car SupermarketCredit: Manchester Evening News
    After ending his playing career in 2010, Whitley worked at a car dealership in Stockport, the Manchester Evening News reported.
    Whitley was a salesman at Stockport Car Supermarket.
    He told The Sun: “It was something I fell into after playing.”
    After that, he decided to change his path again.
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    He said: “I went into counselling sound because it’s something I was interested in – helping others and helping players.”
    Now, he has more than 15 years of experience in addiction and relapse prevention and recovery.
    He is registered under the Counselling Directory where his profile explains his background and aims.
    As an ex-professional footballer, trying to compete at the highest level on a weekly basis and trying to please others came with its own challenges and problems which I later had to address.Former Man City Midfielder Jeff Whitley
    Whitley added: “I have a strong passion for addictions therapy such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, gaming and gambling addictions, as I myself am a recovering addict and have been a member of AA, CA, GA etc for many years.”
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    He is well-equipped with the tools and personal experience to help, as he explains: “I’m able to offer first hand help, guidance and continued support to recovery with a goal to achieve sobriety and abstinence from all addictions as well as relapse prevention.”
    He also works in Professional Football providing counselling, support, therapy and mentoring.
    He covers a range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger and confidence, particularly among professional footballers.
    Discussing his troubled past, Whitley told SunSport in 2020: “I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought, ‘I don’t know who that guy is.’ I’d completely lost myself.”
    He added: “There’s this ripple effect of people who are getting hurt through your actions and they can’t do anything apart from look after themselves. That’s my biggest regret.”
    That’s not all, though. Whitley’s career has been full of fabulous twists and turns.
    He even worked as a football coach at a development centre linked with League Two club Morecambe.
    The centre started in 2015 at Loreto High School, across the road from Whitley’s old school Oakwood (now Chorlton High).
    In December 2018, the ex-Northern Ireland international was hired by the PFA’s Wellbeing team.
    They offer free support to footballers past and present on issues ranging from addiction to anxiety, depression and “just feeling a bit low”.
    In 2019, he backed The Sun’s End of The Line campaign to help raise awareness of the devastating dangers of cocaine and its impact on mental health.
    Whitley explained: “When you’re young and you’ve got a few quid in your pocket, it can be quite exciting and highly addictive.
    “But you go from being super confident and chatty to wanting to be on your own in complete isolation.”
    Jeff Whitley is part of the PFA’s Wellbeing department which provides support to more than 50,000 members.
    They offer a 24/7 helpline, a national network of counsellors, and a residential rehab at Sporting Chance Clinic.
    Fellowships, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA), are available as well with 12-step sponsored programme.
    The PFA Wellbeing team provide individual action plans for members on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, alcohol, drug use and gambling.
    They also go into all 92 clubs to assess players and educate Under-18s, U23s, first-team, women’s teams and staff on the dangers of alcohol and drug use.
    Any current and former PFA members can contact the Wellbeing team with emotional issues on its email address: wellbeing@thepfa.co.uk
    Whitley learnt from his own experiences with drug use.
    He shared: “I was in a dark place. I had no excuse not to take it. I didn’t have to go into training, so wouldn’t be drug tested, and I wanted to feel better.
    “When I took it, I could stay up longer, drink longer. But if you take enough the buzz eventually goes; the buzz ends up being paranoia.”
    He added: “The insane paranoia is mind-blowing. Call it curtain-twitching: any siren, any noise, you think they’re after you. It’s a proper frightening place to be.”
    Whitley has real, lived experience with addiction and drug use.
    In 2017, his brother Jack took his own life by taking a concoction of drugs including cocaine.
    “I know how difficult it is for family members to reach out and help,” Whitley explains.
    But Whitley turned his life around.
    While in rehab, he learnt the root of his issue lay with unspoken childhood trauma after having been orphaned at age 12.
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    “These things have a huge impact on you,” he said. “You’re looking for father figures and, unfortunately, some of them are really bad role models, flashing the cash and selling drugs.”
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    23 Oct 1999: Joy for Manchester City scorer Jeff Whitley in the Nationwide Division One match against Blackburn Rovers at Maine Road in Manchester, EnglandCredit: Getty
    5 Aug 2000: Jeff Whitley of Manchester City in action during a pre-season friendly against Stockport CountyCredit: Getty
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    FIA president forced to release statement after slamming Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel over human rights stance

    UNDER-FIRE FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement on Twitter – just days after hitting out at drivers for speaking about human rights and mental health.Former rally driver Ben Sulayem was only appointed in December, and is overseeing his first Formula One season.
    FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement on TwitterCredit: Rex
    Lewis Hamilton is one of the drivers that have spoken about social issuesCredit: AFP
    But he has already driven a wedge between the sport’s governing body and F1’s owner’s, Liberty Media.
    And his comments will also alarm drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.
    The pair have spoken about social issues, such as human and LGBTQ+ rights.
    Meanwhile, Lando Norris, has addressed mental health issues and raised awareness.
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    Ben Sulayem was quoted as saying: “Niki Lauda and Alain Prost only cared about driving.
    “Now, Vettel drives a rainbow bicycle, Lewis is passionate about human rights and Norris addresses mental health.
    “Everybody has the right to think.
    “To me, it is about deciding whether we should impose our beliefs in [sic] something over the sport all the time.”
    The interview had sparked much anger across social media but he has now tried to clarify his comments.
    And he insisted he DOES support drivers trying to help “progress in society”.
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    He wrote on Twitter: “As a driver, I have always believed in sport as a catalyst of progress in society.
    “That is why promoting sustainability, diversity and inclusion is a key priority of my mandate.
    “In the same way, I value the commitment of all drivers and champions for a better future.”
    Hamilton and Ben Sulayem already have a shaky relationship over an on-going jewellery ban.
    The Brit even threatened to PULL OUT of the Miami Grand Prix after claiming he had a secret piercing he couldn’t remove.
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    Ben Sulayem has had a hardline stance this season following the sacking of Michael Masi last year.
    The former race director was axed following Hamilton’s controversial world title loss to Max Verstappen.
    He bypassd the rulebook to allow the Red Bull driver to overtake his Mercedes rival on the final lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
    There was an investigation in February around the controversy, and the Australian was given the boot. More

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    FIA president forced to release statement after slamming Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen over human rights stance

    UNDER-FIRE FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement on Twitter – just days after hitting out at drivers for speaking about human rights and mental health.Ben Sulayem was only appointed in December.
    FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement on TwitterCredit: Rex
    Lewis Hamilton is one of the drivers that have spoken about social issuesCredit: AFP
    But he has already driven a wedge between the sport’s governing body and F1’s owner’s, Liberty Media.
    And his comments will also alarm drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, who have spoken about social issues, and Lando Norris, who addressed mental health.
    Ben Sulayem was quoted as saying: “Niki Lauda and Alain Prost only cared about driving.
    “Now, Vettel drives a rainbow bicycle, Lewis is passionate about human rights and Norris addresses mental health.
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    “Everybody has the right to think.
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    The interview had sparked much anger across social media but he has now tried to clarify his comments.
    And he insisted he DOES support drivers trying to help “progress in society”.
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    He wrote on Twitter: “As a driver, I have always believed in sport as a catalyst of progress in society.
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    Ricky Hatton reveals he contemplated suicide and cried all day in mental health battle after Floyd Mayweather defeat

    RICKY HATTON has revealed how he contemplated suicide and cried all day after his defeat to Floyd Mayweather.The Hitman, 43, is returning to the ring to face Marco Antonio Barrera in Manchester on July 2.
    Rickty Hatton has revealed all about his struggling with mental healthCredit: Getty
    The Hitman hit rock bottom after suffering defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2007Credit: Getty
    Hatton, pictured here with Tyson Fury, said he would cry and cryCredit: Refer to Caption
    The former light-welterweight and welterweight champion is one of Britain’s greatest pound for pound fighters.
    And he will face the 48-year-old Mexican in his hometown in an eight-round exhibition bout.
    However, back in his heyday, he travelled to Las Vegas to take on the undefeated Mayweather along with a huge army of travelling supporters.
    But Money produced a tenth-round stoppage in their 2007 bout that left Hatton devastated and eventually led to him suffering mental health problems.
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    Revealing all about his battles with booze and the mind following that setback, he told podcaster James English: “Sometimes I’d go weeks without seeing me mates, weeks without seeing me mates.
    “Something in my head, paranoia in the back of my head was saying ‘I hope they don’t think I’m getting too big for my boots, I hope they don’t think I’ve forgotten about them, what might have changed, I hope they don’t think I’ve changed.’
    “So I found myself nipping down to see them and, ultimately whereby my first defeat came against Floyd Mayweather, I felt like I’d let everyone down. Something wasn’t quite there, you know.”
    Two years later and Hatton returned to Vegas to face Manny Pacquiao in another bumper showdown – only to suffer a second painful loss.
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    Hatton continued: “I got the chance to fight Manny Pacquiao again for the pound for pound number one. So obviously when the Pacquiao fight came along that I got destroyed in two rounds in, then my confidence was down. My head was down. Ultimately, I had to retire then.
    “If I had taken my own life, because I used to come in here in this very house and sit on that couch and I’d be on my own, do you know what I mean?
    “People would say don’t go to the pub and have a drink – I don’t have to go to the pub to have a drink.
    “I’d come home from the gym, train me lads, tell a few jokes, crack a few smiles. On the surface, Rick’s alright, then I’d come in here and just cry. Cry all day, cry all day.
    “It’s pretty much the same routine every day and then sometimes I’d come in and get a knife out and just sit there with it by my wrist, just crying, cry and cry and cry, and be going ‘come on, come on’.”
    Fortunately for Hatton and his fans, the star is in a much better place these days and is a spokesperson for the Tackling Minds mental health organisation.
    Contact the Samaritans
    If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, contact The Samaritans on 116 123. They are available for free at anytime.
    Or email https://www.samaritans.org/

    And Hatton says that his comeback fight was something that he is doing to help his own mental health.
    He said previously: “I made a comeback several years ago, and I think my best day as a fighter are behind me.
    “But when I got asked to do this exhibition bout, it was a very easy decision to make.
    “It’s been a tough time because of Covid, lockdown and mental health and – like a lot of others – I’ve lost family due to mental health in Covid.
    “I’m an ambassador for mental health and as a celebration of us coming out of Covid, they said would I like to make one more move about at the Manchester Arena – it was an easy decision for me to make and I said: ‘absolutely’.”
    Hatton lost in 10 rounds against MayweatherCredit: AFP – Getty
    His fight with Pacquiao was ended in the second roundCredit: PA:Press Association More

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    ‘Talking saved my life’ – Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on mental health struggles after injury-plagued year at Everton

    EVERTON striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up about his struggles with mental health following an injury-hit season.The 25-year-old England international told fans that “talking saved my life.”
    Calvert-Lewin has opened up about his mental health strugglesCredit: Reuters
    Calvert-Lewins was buzzing after Everton secured their Premier League safetyCredit: Instagram / @everton
    It follows a difficult campaign for the forward, who started just 15 Premier League games for the Toffees and scored five goals.
    A fractured toe earlier in the season kept him out for three months.
    He then suffered more fitness issues during Everton’s crucial run-in, but was able to play some part in clinching their Premier League safety with one game to spare.
    And Calvert-Lewin has now revealed the mental battle he has had to come through and the importance of talking about his feelings.
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    Speaking on Instagram, he said: “First of all thank you to you fans for sticking by us this season and for continuing to inspire us right until the last day of the season.
    “The main goal became to stay in the Premier League and I don’t believe that would have happened without your unbelievable support.
    “On a personal note I have had to dig deep within myself at times this season and have endured some of the most difficult times of my career and my life to date. The love and support helped carry me through.
    “One thing I learned this season is that everyone in whatever walk of life is fighting battles you know nothing about, and there is no shame in finding someone to talk to and being open and honest with yourself about how you really feel.
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    “To all the young kings suppressing emotion I advise you to talk, to a friend, family member or someone that will listen, talking saved my life.
    “It will make you realise things are never as bad as they seem, and you’ll discover that the paradox of true strength is being able to face your weaknesses.
    “Finishing the season on a high meant everything to me, enjoy the break toffee fans, you deserve it.
    “May the pressure continue to be a privilege 🦋💙.”
    Calvert-Lewin’s inspiring post was immediately met with a huge show of support from fans.
    One said: “Stay strong dom, we are all behind you,” while another added: “We love you dom”.
    The former Sheffield United player has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park this summer.
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