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Football world reacts to Dele Alli coming out
Dele Alli, the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, has received an outpouring of support from fellow Premier League players after his emotional interview with Gary Neville, where he shared personal struggles and opened up about his professional career.
Alli’s candid revelations about his addiction to sleeping pills, criticism of “fake” managers, and criticism of Amazon’s selective editing of the 2020 Tottenham documentary resonated with his peers.
Following the interview’s release, numerous players reached out to Alli, expressing their admiration and solidarity with heartfelt messages of support.
Stars from different Premier League clubs, including James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur, Ben Chilwell from Chelsea, Harry Maguire of Manchester United, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton, were among those who showed their support.
Dele Alli took to Instagram to share a photo of himself in conversation with Neville, encouraging his followers to watch the full interview on The Overlap’s official page.
In response to Alli’s post, Maddison commented, “Proud of you brother! Love you always,” while Chilwell wrote, “Love you brother.”
Calvert-Lewin expressed his pride, saying, “Extremely proud of you bro,” and Kyle Walker-Peters, currently at Southampton but formerly with Spurs, commented, “So proud of you bro, love you.”
Ross Barkley, a former Everton and Chelsea player, added, “Love ya lad,” while Ryan Sessegnon, currently with Tottenham, said, “Love you brother. Proud.”
Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth chimed in, “God bless you bro,” and Harry Maguire simply responded with two heart emojis.
The overwhelming support from fellow players illustrates the close-knit nature of the football community and serves as a testament to Alli’s courage in revealing his struggles.
The messages of encouragement highlight the respect and camaraderie shared among players in the league. It also reflects the admiration for Alli’s bravery in sharing his experiences and shedding light on the challenges faced by athletes both on and off the pitch.
The response from his peers further reinforces the notion that football goes beyond the game itself, fostering a sense of unity and support among players who understand the highs and lows of professional football.
Alli’s openness about his struggles has prompted an empathetic and compassionate response from his colleagues, illustrating the power of solidarity within the football community.
Dele Alli says it all to @GNev2. ❤️
“That was heartbreaking”.pic.twitter.com/lySmw8n4kw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2023
Dele Alli has opened up about his childhood trauma and struggles with mental health.
Warning: This article contains content readers may find distressing.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 13, 2023
– Alcoholic mom
– Molested by his mom's friend at 6
– Started smoking at 7
– Started dealing drugs at 8 (selling)
– Hung off a bridge at 11
– Adopted at 12Emotional and powerful interview from Dele Alli.
Wishing him the best going forward. ❤️pic.twitter.com/9haKf66RzQ
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) July 13, 2023
Dele Alli opening up to @GNev2 on the Overlap about his childhood trauma:
▪️ Sexually abused at 6-years old by his mother's friend
▪️ Starting smoking at 7-years old
▪️ Sent to Africa to learn discipline at 7-years old
▪️ Forced to deal drugs at 8-years old
▪️ Hung off a bridge… pic.twitter.com/qmq7XgCred— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 13, 2023
🚨 Dele Alli has revealed that he has spent 6 weeks in rehab dealing with significant past trauma, his mental health struggles and a sleeping pill addiction. 😔
Coming out publicly and talking about his issues deserves so much respect. 💙👏
(🎙️ @WeAreTheOverlap) pic.twitter.com/CaPDuLcBIo
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 13, 2023
🗣️ Gary Neville: “Where was the point where you started to feel it wasn’t right?”
🗣️ Dele Alli: “Like one morning I woke up. I had to go to training, this is when he’d [Mourinho] stopped playing me," Alli explained, "I remember just looking in the mirror. I mean it sounds… pic.twitter.com/aBNyDdygYL
— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) July 13, 2023
💔 SM: "He's had to numb the pain of trauma."
😢 NS: "It has brought tears to my eyes."
😨 SM: "We all think we all know the answers, this interview tells you that we don't!"
Sam Matterface & Natalie Sawyer react to Dele Alli's recent interview with Gary Neville. pic.twitter.com/RtUtFNVQ5P
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 13, 2023
Alcoholic mom who her friend molested him at 6. He started smoking at 7 & dealing drugs at 8. Hung off a bridge at 11 and was adopted at age 12.
A very emotional interview from Dele Alli.
Drop some hearts (♥️) as we wish him the best going forward. pic.twitter.com/UJt49jQcnT
— Sabinus (fan) (@mrfunny____) July 13, 2023
Alcoholic mom who her friend molested him at 6. He started smoking at 7 & dealing drugs at 8. Hung off a bridge at 11 and was adopted at age 12.
A very emotional interview from Dele Alli.
Drop some hearts (♥️) as we wish him the best going forward. pic.twitter.com/UJt49jQcnT
— Sabinus (fan) (@mrfunny____) July 13, 2023
Just watchedthe piece of Dele Alli’s interview. Truly touching. It takes a lot of courage to say your story publicly. I hope the best for him. He deserves it.
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) July 13, 2023
I’m struggling to find the words to put with this post but please watch my most recent interview with Dele. It’s the most emotional, difficult yet inspirational conversation I’ve ever had in my life. Watch the interview on @wearetheoverlap here https://t.co/60d4IZwQmR pic.twitter.com/0cZowJGW77
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 13, 2023
