November 29th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, recently opened up about the cutthroat nature of the football industry. He shared a touching message for his former colleague, Pep Guardiola, who faced criticism after expressing a desire to harm himself following Manchester City's disappointing 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Guardiola's appearance with facial cuts raised concerns among fans and media, but he later clarified that it was a result of accidentally scratching himself with his nail. However, his statement about wanting to harm himself received backlash from those who felt he was not taking mental health seriously.
Having worked as Guardiola's assistant at City before taking on the Arsenal job, Arteta has always maintained a close relationship with him. When asked about the incident, Arteta expressed sympathy for his colleague and acknowledged the pressure that comes with being a manager in the football world.
He said, "I know how difficult it is because personally I have been through that a lot and every defeat is super painful. We are judged solely on results, and that can be tough." Arteta urged everyone to look at the bigger picture and move on from the incident, as there is always another game to focus on.
City will face a tough challenge against Liverpool this Sunday, and Guardiola took to Instagram to clarify his statement from the press conference. He stated that his intentions were not to make light of the issue of self-harm and recognized the struggles that many people face with mental health.
In light of this, he encouraged people to seek help through resources like the Samaritans hotline and email. Arteta echoed his sentiments and emphasized the importance of seeking support for mental health struggles. He also reminded everyone that there is always hope and another opportunity to bounce back in the football world.
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