Earning millions from football is not synonymous with a well-adjusted life; In the note we tell you some cases of former soccer players who ended up in ruin.
In it dizzying world of footballwhere multimillion-dollar contracts and endorsement deals can elevate players to the status of global celebrities, it is hard to imagine that some of these stars could face financial trouble. However, the reality is that bankruptcy does not discriminate, and several Renowned footballers have experienced the bitter descent from the heights of wealth and fame to the depths of financial ruin..
This phenomenon, often wrapped in Stories of mismanagement, failed investments and extravagant lifestyleshighlights the volatility of fortune in the king of sports. In this article, we explore some of the most emblematic cases of footballers who, despite having touched the sky with their successes on the field, found themselves facing the harsh reality of bankruptcy.
Who are the footballers who went from being millionaires to bankruptcy?
Ivan Zamorano
This historic Chilean forward with a past in Colo Colo, Real Madrid, Inter Milan is remembered for being one of the best Chilean forwards in history. According to Sports Illustrat, the former footballer lost several properties and faced accusations of debts close to three million dollars. Among the properties that Not only were houses lost, but also cars, a warehouse and parking lots.
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Paul Gascoigne
Known for his fearsome character on the pitch and for reprehensible behavior when playing at the edge of the rules, the former English midfielder is an example of how addictions can destroy lives. He drank up to four bottles of whiskey a day and, after his withdrawal, his addictions worsened, even leading him to destitution. Since 2004, he has been in rehab at least seven times.
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Andreas Brehme
It seems unreal, but there are world champions who have not escaped this reality. Part of the German team that won the World Cup in 1990 (he scored the goal in the final against Argentina), Brehme retired in 1998 and in 2014 a magazine revealed that He was bankrupt with debts of up to 200,000 eurosIn fact, the former player was offered to clean bathrooms to get out of his situation.
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Hadrian
This former Brazilian striker was truly feared by any opposing defence. “The Emperor” became one of the best players in the world when he was at Inter Milan, but alcoholism and bad company destroyed his career. The death of his father plunged him into a depression from which he never fully recovered, taking him back to the favelas after losing all the fortune he had earned during his time as a player.
Adriano celebrates the second of his goals against Argentina in the final that saw Brazil win the Confederations Cup 4-1.
Adriano celebrates the second of his goals against Argentina in the final that won Brazil the Confederations Cup champion by 4 to 1.
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What can we say about this former Brazilian footballer who is considered the best right-back in history. Two-time world champion, who wore the shirts of Sao Paulo, Milan, Roma, among others, was caught in a spiral of debt due to investments that turned out to be unsuccessful. Capi Penta International Player, his player representation company, accumulated enormous debtswhich led a Brazilian court to seize several of his properties in 2019 to cover a debt of more than six million dollars.
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