Al Hilal midfielder Matheus Pereira recently opened up about his mental health struggles, stating, “I suffered from depression because of Al Hilal.” Pereira’s revelation puts a spotlight on the mental health challenges faced by professional athletes, exacerbated by intense pressure and media scrutiny.
📸 CONFIRMED ✍🏼💙#PEREIRA_Hilali ✔️ #AlHilal 😍 pic.twitter.com/wodLsWXRft
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 6, 2021
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Pereira, expressing his dissatisfaction with his situation at the Riyadh-based club, said, “I asked to leave Al Hilal because I no longer enjoy playing football.” Despite his struggles, Pereira had a productive stint at Al Hilal, making 42 appearances, scoring three goals, and assisting in 15 others. He helped the club win four major trophies, including the AFC Champions League and the Saudi League.
After leaving Al Hilal, Pereira returned to Brazil to play for Cruzeiro, where he has made 16 appearances, scoring two goals and providing seven assists.
This new chapter may just be what Pereira needs to rediscover the joy in football, moving beyond the shadows that once marred his career.
PEREIRA Joins Cruzeiro EC on a loan#AlHilal 💙 pic.twitter.com/QBuvEoapvd
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) July 23, 2023
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
The first episode is available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
