7 famous footballers who committed suicide
Football is very much regarded as the beautiful game because of the intensity, excitement, and thrills that grip it at all levels – amateur or professional. The game also sees the players become some sort of demi-gods, as they are idolised by fans.Unfortunately, there have been some names in the history of the game who, despite giving their best on the football pitch, could no longer bear the atrocities of life, which led them to the crime of committing suicide.In this slideshow, we talk about such 7 footballers who committed suicide either during their careers or post retirement from the game.
#1 Dale Roberts (1986-2010)
Born on 22 October 1986, Dale Roberts started his career as a goalkeeper for his native North East sides of Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
After signing his first professional contract in 2006 with Nottingham Forest, Roberts was sent on loan to Eastwood Town in the same year and Alfreton Town in the 2006/07 season. He played for the Rushden & Diamonds on loan for two seasons and his performances for Rushden & Diamonds during the 2008/09 season earned him international recognition.
Roberts made his debut for England C against Malta in the 2009/10 season and played in all four England C games, getting voted England C player of the season in the process. His last appearance came against Wales in September 2010.
However, he died at the age of 24 in 2010 after he hung himself at his home. The cause of his death was asphyxiation, and it is believed that he took this extreme step due to his injury and because it had come to light in the national media that his fiancée was having an affair with one of his teammates Paul Terry (brother of John Terry).
Rushden even retired his no.1 shirt out of respect.