The Australian international Courtney Vine He announced on Friday that he was taking a break from the world of football to focus on his mental health, struggling to manage his new status. The 26-year-old rose to fame by converting the winning penalty in a shootout against France, which enabled the Matildas to qualify for the semi-finals of the world at home last year.
Then he signed a contract with the American team North Carolina Courage and was part of the Australian team during a disappointing campaign at the Paris Olympics, marked by elimination at the group stage. “I’m sure many people understand that my life has changed a lot in the last two years,” the winger, whose absence was noted in the last minutes of his selection, explained in a statement.
“Due to new and sometimes overwhelming experiences, I discovered that identifying, managing and prioritizing my mental health became something I had to work on,” said the player, who will make his international debut in January 2022. ” Like many people who face mental health issues, I have good days and bad days, but every day is a learning lesson to find the right balance,” emphasizes Vine.
“Right now I have to focus on my well-being, so I will take some time off,” he concluded. ‘Always with you Viney’, the Matildas’ social media account posted a message of encouragement, while her former club Sydney FC added: ‘We will always be here and support you Cortnee.’
Source: La Verdad
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