Jesse Lingard Reveals The Dark Reality Of Being A World Class Football Player

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What do you think of when you hear ‘the footballer lifestyle’? Do you picture multi-million pound contracts, sports cars and celebrity-filled parties? What you probably don’t imagine is unbearable pressure, horrendous abuse or a job that takes you away from your friends and family.

These are just a few of the struggles that Jesse Lingard has had to overcome before even stepping onto the pitch to represent England or Nottingham Forest. Being able to perform at the highest level has meant that Jesse has had to dig deep within himself to find a way to win.

In this raw conversation, Jesse Lingard shows the sides of himself usually hidden from the cameras, discussing everything from his tumultuous family life, mental health battles and club politics. If you want to discover the real Jesse Lingard this is the episode for you.