Scandals and addictions ruined the career of this promising Australian goalkeeper, who left a dark mark on the world of European football.
Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea are some of the most important teams in European football where stars such as Dibu Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho or Enzo Fernández shine and are on the front pages of newspapers to tell of the exploits that make them heroes. However, the career of Mark Bosnich She is remembered most for her excesses off the court.
Bosnich’s sporting life was marked by scandals, addictions, wild parties and a Nazi salute which cost him dearly. His arrival in the first division already Australian national team They seemed promising due to his vast talent with his hands and also when it came to kicking penalties, but all the headlines in the media were overshadowed by headlines about his personal life that would end up keeping him away from the pitch.
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The story of Mark Bosnich, the goalkeeper who squandered his fortune on drugs and parties
Mark shone in the 90s and early 2000s. Playing for prestigious clubs such as Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea and is remembered for his participation with Australia in the Barcelona 92 Olympic GamesBut despite his skills between the sticks, his personal problems always dominated the headlines.
His name became famous when he saved decisive penalties or scored goals that left his team on the verge of an Olympic victory. But in 1996, during a match between Tottenham and Aston Villahe earned everyone’s anger when He greeted the crowd with a Nazi gesturean action that earned him a fine and the scorn of many.
His life did not improve over time. He was the protagonist of a sexual scandal with his partner Dwight Yorke in a videotaped orgy, which ended up in the hands of the press. But his biggest problem was his cocaine addictiona. In 2002, he failed a drug test while playing for the Chelseawhich resulted in his dismissal and a nine-month ban.
Despite trying to recover and return to football, Bosnich was unable to resume his sporting career as a player. However, with time he was able to ask for help and agreed to undergo rehabilitation. Today he is a player representative and football commentator where he never misses the opportunity to reflect on how difficult sporting life can be if one is not emotionally well.
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