"it was a very difficult time" : Former Ligue 1 star Brandao talks about his depression and his quarrel with Thiago Motta

This is an image that stamps all fans of our beloved Ligue 1. In August 2014, a serious argument took place on the fringes of the match between PSG and Bastia, in which the two players faced off. At the end of the meeting, striker Brandao had waited in the corridors of the Parc des Princes as he awaited the arrival of Thiago Motta, whom he accused of insulting him. But instead of having a constructive discussion, the Brazilian gave his opponent fierce enthusiasm. For the heavily sanctioned former OM player, video surveillance footage of the attack was overwhelming. Indeed, he had to serve a six-month suspension by the LFP, in addition to a suspended five-month prison sentence and a fine of 20,000 euros, handed down by the Paris Criminal Court. In an interview with the YouTube channel joint meetingThe Brazilian striker is back in this episode. “It was a very difficult moment as I was suspended for six months. I was suddenly depressed”recalled in the preface, in the statements reported by RMC Sports.

“I don’t know if you understand what it’s like not to play for six months. It’s complicated. It’s like that, whereas I’m a person who works hard, wets the bed and laughs in daily life. Those who know me know that I am someone who wants to give positive feedback to others.”The former ASSE striker continued. “Then what happened with Thiago Motta, it happened, unfortunately there is also football. It was very difficult back then without lying to you, but I lifted your head and life goes on. I wanted to apologize to everyone. trainers, to all the children who saw the stage.”, Brandao finished. Thiago Motta also talked about this aggression on the show. like never beforeReleased on RMC Sport in 2020. “Yes, of course I forgive. Today I have no grudge against anyone”He had coached the current coach of Bologna.

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