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Jan 2023
1h 11m

Jesse Lingard Reveals The Dark Reality O...

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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 ... Show More
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